Chapter 4806: Mutual Understanding

“Fairy Mo, Fellow Daoist Cui, I presume your visit isn't just for a chat?” Wang Changsheng got down to business.

“No, that's not it,” Mo Yinyin replied. “We came here hoping Fellow Daoist Wang would initiate an Immortal-Chaos War. We want to see how much the Chaos Beasts have recovered. This is also my master's intention, to estimate when the Great Dao War will erupt. By eliminating more Dao Ancestors, our pressure will be reduced when the time comes.”

“Initiate an Immortal-Chaos War!” Wang Changsheng frowned. The last time he initiated an Immortal-Chaos War, it was at the request of Dao Ancestor Qihong.

“Fairy Mo, it's true that Chaos Beasts are our great enemies, but initiating an Immortal-Chaos War is no small matter,” Wang Ruyan said, frowning. “We can't just send our clansmen to fight Chaos Beasts simply because you say so!”

“Of course, we wouldn't let you do all the work for nothing. Here are some fifth-tier immortal materials for you,” Mo Yinyin said, taking out a green storage bracelet and handing it to Wang Changsheng. “Also, we won't stand idly by. I've already contacted some fellow Daoists, and they will also take action, provided the Chaos Beast powerhouses make a move.”

Wang Changsheng took the storage bracelet, scanned it with his divine sense, and his face showed a shocked expression. The bracelet contained over forty thousand pieces of fifth-tier immortal materials. There weren't many defensive ones, but these materials could be used to refine multiple mid-grade Dao artifacts, or to create fifth-tier immortal pills or array formations.

Wang Changsheng did not agree immediately, instead asking about Zhou Dian's whereabouts. “Fairy Mo, can you contact Fellow Daoist Zhou?”

“I contacted my master before, and this is actually his intention,” Mo Yinyin explained, “However, he is currently in secluded cultivation, so I can't reach him now.”

Wang Changsheng voiced his concern. “The Chaos Beast Progenitor hasn't fully recovered, has it?”

“If the Ten-Direction Mother-Child Pagoda recovers its grade and becomes a top-grade Dao artifact, then the Chaos Beast Progenitor must have fully recovered,” Mo Yinyin slowly explained. “It can heal Chaos Beasts, and it can also heal the Chaos Beast Progenitor. That's why my master hopes you will initiate an Immortal-Chaos War to test its strength. If it's still only high-grade, we can rest assured. It's also to test the strength of the Chaos Beasts. After years of recuperation, we have recovered much of our strength, and powerful individuals like Fellow Daoist Cui, Fellow Daoist Wang, and Madam Wang have emerged. The Chaos Beasts are no exception; new powerhouses must have appeared on their side as well.”

“Initiating an Immortal-Chaos War is no small matter,” Wang Changsheng proposed. “How about this: you two stay on Green Lotus Immortal Island for now, and we can discuss the details. After all, this time is different from before.” This time, the goal was to investigate the strength of the Chaos Beasts, so the scale would certainly be larger than before. Many Dao Ancestors would need to participate; otherwise, it would be impossible to draw out the Chaos Beast powerhouses. There were many possible outcomes for the war's progression. How long it would last and when to cease hostilities all needed to be carefully considered, and multiple contingency plans had to be prepared.

“No problem, that's perfectly reasonable,” Mo Yinyin agreed.

“Fairy Mo, Fellow Daoist Cui, besides yourselves, how many other fellow Daoists will participate, and when will they arrive?” Wang Ruyan asked.

“At least four,” Mo Yinyin replied. “I've already informed them, and they are on their way. They should arrive soon.”

“Four Dao Ancestors!” Wang Ruyan nodded. That's good; it means less pressure on them. They began to deliberate, forming clear plans on everything from the number of immortals to dispatch to how to force out the Chaos Beast powerhouses.

Somewhere in the Immortal Realm, a vast and boundless azure sea. The sea was calm, a gentle breeze blew, and the sky was clear for miles. An uninhabited island, one hundred thousand li in circumference, with sparse vegetation. A massive, broad-shouldered man in a silver robe stood at the foot of a towering, steep peak. Not far away was a cave several zhang wide. The silver-robed man emanated strong demonic energy fluctuations; judging by his aura, he possessed the cultivation of a mid-stage Dao Ancestor.

From within the cave, a majestic male voice spoke: “Fellow Daoist Zhou intends to investigate the Chaos Beasts' strength. Long Ting, you shall represent our True Dragon Clan and participate in the battle! Don't be in a hurry to act. Long Xiang and Long Shuo have both advanced to Dao Ancestor realm. Just keep an eye on things from the shadows. If the Chaos Beast powerhouses make a move, it won't be too late for you to act.”

“Yes, Ancestor,” Long Ting readily agreed.

“Oh, right,” the man instructed, and a golden storage bracelet flew out from the cave, landing in front of Long Ting. “Long Shuo mentioned that Dao Ancestor Taihao is proficient in artifact refining. Take these materials and ask him to help refine a few sets of mid-grade Dao artifacts.”

Long Ting caught the storage bracelet, scanned it with his divine sense, and exclaimed in surprise, “Over forty thousand pieces of fifth-tier immortal materials, that many!”

“The lightning-absorbing pearl from an early-stage Dao Ancestor Golden-Winged Thunder Roc is the payment, along with another batch of fifth-tier immortal materials,” the man said. “That should be enough to ask him for help with artifact refining.”

“Ancestor, is Dao Ancestor Taihao's artifact refining skill that high?” Long Ting asked, puzzled. “You're even taking out a Dao Ancestor-level lightning-absorbing pearl.”

The man's tone was heavy. “Fairy Mo, Fellow Daoist Zhou's disciple, asked him for help with artifact refining. What do you think?”

Long Ting suddenly understood. “No wonder, I see.”

“Good that you understand,” the man continued. “Fairy Mo told me that the Green Lotus Immortal Couple are extraordinarily powerful. Befriending them might mean we need the Wang family's help in the future. The Wang family has many skilled talents, especially Dao Ancestor Jiugong.”

“Yes, grandson understands,” Long Ting promised. Lightning flashed around his body, and he transformed into a silver bolt of lightning, disappearing from sight.

Somewhere in the Immortal Realm, in a sea plagued by thunder and lightning, strong winds raged, and thick streaks of immortal lightning occasionally tore through the sky. An uninhabited island, ten thousand li in circumference, with sparse and desolate vegetation. A beast-humanoid ten-colored Chaos Beast and a bird-headed, human-bodied, bird-winged ten-colored Chaos Beast stood on the beach, their expressions solemn.

A majestic male voice resounded: “Xiao, Peng, our intelligence indicates that the Immortals might be causing trouble on the Chaos Continent, targeting the Ten-Direction Mother-Child Pagoda. You two go and provide support.”

“Sha, aren't you going?” Xiao asked, puzzled.

“My people have discovered Zhou Dian's whereabouts, but it's not yet confirmed, so I can't leave,” the man explained. “Besides you two, I've sent others to the Chaos Continent as well, the weakest of whom are Dao Ancestors who have opened six fundamental laws. This is also a reconnaissance mission to gauge the Immortals' strength, to see how much they've recovered and what new powerhouses have emerged. I'm going to deal with Zhou Dian.”

“Isn't Commander He protected by powerful experts?” Peng asked.

“Of course he is,” the man replied. “I'm just worried that Zhou Dian might have opened new fundamental laws and found Commander He's hiding place, which would be troublesome. We'll split up. You two deal with Mo Yinyin and the others, and I'll deal with Zhou Dian.”

“Knowing Commander He is protected by powerful experts puts our minds at ease,” Xiao said.

“Rest assured,” the man continued, “If I have time, I'll also make a trip to the Chaos Continent to support you. If you face the Green Lotus Immortal Couple, do not be careless. Do not confront them alone; two Dao Ancestors must engage them together. Strive to eliminate them and seize the Green Lotus Creation Cauldron.”

“Understood,” the two ten-colored Chaos Beasts replied, agreeing before departing.