Chapter 4798: Undercurrents Emerge

Ancestor Qinghou flicked his sleeve, and a command flag, shimmering with blue light, flew out. He infused it with a spell, and after circling him once, the blue command flag transformed into a thick blue light barrier, enveloping him.

He began conversing with Mo Qianqian, a conversation the other Ancestors could not hear.

After a while, Ancestor Qinghou withdrew the blue light barrier. He returned the small red mirror to Xu Yan and said, "Fellow Daoist Xu, Immortal Mo has asked me to accompany you to see her."

"It's been many years; have him come along!" Mo Qianqian said.

"Yes, Master." Xu Yan agreed, putting away the small red mirror.

Zen Master Mingren and the others were filled with envy. Mo Qianqian was a disciple of Zhou Dian, holding a significant position in the ancient Immortal Court. Meeting Mo Qianqian might even lead to seeing Zhou Dian.

After chatting for over an hour, Xu Yan and the others departed.

Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan returned to Qinglian Immortal Island. After greeting Wang Qingcheng and the others, they used the Ruyi Gate to reach Ancestor Qihong's residence and successfully met him. Ancestor Qihong had asked Wang Changsheng to help refine a set of mid-grade Dao artifacts, which would enable him to successfully establish his sixth fundamental law.

Wang Changsheng took out a portrait. He said, "I heard this is Mo Qianqian's portrait. Fellow Daoist Jin, please take a look and confirm if it's her." He didn't trust Ancestor Qinghou. The sudden appearance of Mo Qianqian's disciple, coupled with Mo Qianqian's invitation to meet, made Wang Changsheng feel he had to be cautious.

"It is indeed Immortal Mo! How did you acquire her portrait?" Ancestor Qihong asked, puzzled.

Wang Changsheng briefly explained the situation. Ancestor Qihong said, "Given the strong power of your Wang family, she likely has important matters to discuss. As for the Azure Lotus Creation Cauldron, she probably isn't after it; otherwise, she would have come for it long ago. Still, you should proceed with caution! Wealth can sway hearts, and with your cultivation levels and high-grade Dao artifacts, it will certainly attract the covetous gaze of other Ancestors."

"Thank you for the reminder, Fellow Daoist Jin. We will be careful. We hope to see Zhou Dian!" Wang Changsheng said.

After chatting for over half an hour, Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan returned to Qinglian Immortal Island.

The next morning, Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan, accompanied by Xu Yan, Liu Yixue, and Ancestor Qinghou, departed from the Chaos Continent.

A vast, boundless azure sea stretched out before them. The wind was calm, the waves still, and the sky was cloudless for thousands of miles.

Deep beneath the sea, a colossal blue palace was visible. On a square plaque, the three characters "Cloud Sea Palace" were inscribed. A thick blue light barrier enveloped the Cloud Sea Palace, separating it from the surrounding seawater.

Inside the Cloud Sea Palace, Liu Yunhai sat on a chair, holding a small mirror that shimmered with blue light. Liu Yihu's face was visible on the mirror's surface.

"Yixue and the others have already set off, heading to Mo Qianqian's hiding place. The Azure Lotus Immortal Couple and Ancestor Qinghou will also be going," Liu Yihu said.

"Understood." Liu Yunhai nodded, then cut off the connection. He then contacted Cai Ji.

Soon, Cai Ji's face appeared on the small red mirror.

"Fellow Daoist Liu, what prompted you to contact me?" Cai Ji asked, puzzled.

"I've discovered Mo Qianqian's whereabouts, Zhou Dian's youngest disciple," Liu Yunhai said.

Upon hearing this, Cai Ji's eyes lit up. He asked, "Where is she? Do we have an inside agent?"

"We don't know yet, but Ancestor Tianqin is one of us," Liu Yunhai said.

"What? Ancestor Tianqin is one of yours? She's Ancestor Taihao's Dao-companion," Cai Ji asked, perplexed. Over the years, countless chaotic beasts had perished at Ancestor Tianqin's hands.

"Of course I know she's Ancestor Taihao's Dao-companion. But she is also a reincarnation of an Ancestor from our Liu family. You have to play the long game to catch a big fish. How else could we lure Mo Qianqian?" Liu Yunhai explained.

"But I heard she eradicated multiple Ancestor-level chaotic beasts," Cai Ji asked, still confused. If the chaotic beasts ever found out, they certainly wouldn't spare them.

"If even you don't believe she's one of us, how could Mo Qianqian? This is the only way to find Mo Qianqian's hiding place. I haven't confirmed her exact location yet. Once I do, I'll inform you," Liu Yunhai said.

"You're not coming?" Cai Ji said.

"I'm currently searching for the ancient Immortal Court's hidden legacy; I have some leads and cannot leave. However, let me make this clear: if Mo Qianqian is captured, I expect a share of the credit. You are not to monopolize it. And if I find the ancient Immortal Court's legacy, I won't forget you if there are good treasures," Liu Yunhai explained.

"The ancient Immortal Court's legacy!" Cai Ji suddenly realized, no wonder Liu Yunhai couldn't leave.

"No problem, it's settled then," Cai Ji agreed.

After a brief chat, Liu Yunhai cut off the connection and put away the blue mirror.

"A fool eager for merit; you'll believe anything. This is good, as you can be used by me," Liu Yunhai muttered to himself, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

A continuous range of verdant green mountains stretched out, with ancient trees towering high and peculiar rock formations.

A red streak of light appeared in the distant sky, rapidly approaching. Not long after, the red streak of light halted. The light dissipated, revealing a red, shimmering flying boat. Wang Changsheng, Wang Ruyan, Xu Yan, Liu Yixue, and Ancestor Qinghou stood upon it.

"Immortal Mo is here?" Ancestor Qinghou extended his divine sense widely, carefully probing the area. Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan also released their divine senses to investigate. They found nothing unusual.

"Of course not here. Fellow Daoist Wang, don't you possess a treasure that can teleport us elsewhere? I'll give you the coordinates, and you can use your treasure to transport us. That way, everyone will feel more at ease," Xu Yan said.

Wang Changsheng nodded and said, "That would be best."

Xu Yan gave Wang Changsheng the coordinates. Wang Changsheng summoned the Ruyi Gate, infused it with a spell, and the Ruyi Gate erupted with dazzling immortal light.

"I'll go over and check first," Wang Ruyan said, striding towards the Ruyi Gate. She stepped through the Ruyi Gate and vanished.

A short while later, Wang Ruyan emerged from the Ruyi Gate. She nodded and said, "Everything is fine; Immortal Mo is indeed there."

"Then let's go together!" Wang Changsheng said.

The five of them stepped into the Ruyi Gate. The surroundings blurred for a moment, then they found themselves in a vast, boundless yellow desert. Fierce winds swept across, filling the sky with yellow sand.

"Master, Fellow Daoist Wang and the others have arrived," Xu Yan said.

A strong gust of wind blew, and countless yellow sand grains surged into the sky, coalescing into the form of Mo Qianqian.

"I am Mo Qianqian, and I greet the four Fellow Daoists." Mo Qianqian bowed courteously and said politely.

"Long time no see, Immortal Mo. Have you not fully recovered yet?" Ancestor Qinghou said.

"I haven't fully recovered yet, but I'm about seventy to eighty percent there. It's been many years since we last met. Fellow Daoist Qing's cultivation has advanced further; you must be close to reaching the late Ancestor stage!" Mo Qianqian smiled faintly.

"I wish I could, but establishing the seventh fundamental law is incredibly difficult," Ancestor Qinghou said with a wry smile.

"This isn't a good place to talk. Follow me!" Mo Qianqian turned and flew towards the depths of the desert.

Xu Yan, Liu Yixue, and Ancestor Qinghou followed her. Wang Changsheng put away the Ruyi Gate, and he and Wang Ruyan followed.