Chapter 4830: Closing in Seclusion for Intensive Practice

Numerous spirits emerged from their bodies and became trapped within a blue water curtain. Wang Changsheng released Wang Chan. With a flick of his incantation, a gap about ten feet wide opened in the blue water curtain, and Wang Chan flew inside. Wang Chan opened its mouth and spewed countless fine beams of golden light, which wrapped around the spirits, drew them into its mouth, and swallowed them.

"Master," Wang Chan stated, "they killed a Dao Ancestor and have been here ever since, trapped by a restriction." Wang Changsheng took out a portrait of a vigorous old man in golden robes, who was indeed Dao Ancestor Jiuxiao. "Is this him?" Wang Changsheng asked. Wang Chan glanced at the portrait and nodded, confirming, "Yes, that's him."

"Dao Ancestor Jiuxiao had at least established eight fundamental laws. Even if he couldn't defeat them, he should have been able to escape!" Wang Ruyan wondered aloud. "Unless he encountered a formidable creature, or triggered a restriction that severely wounded him, forcing him to flee here, where these strange bats then killed him," Wang Changsheng speculated.

"The outer restriction might belong to Jiuxiao Immortal Island. Let's go to the island and see if there are any other survivors," Wang Ruyan suggested. Wang Changsheng put away his eighteen Sea-Stabilizing Beads, then flew with Wang Ruyan to Jiuxiao Immortal Island.

They meticulously surveyed the island but found no living beings or immortal herbs, presuming the strange bats had consumed everything. However, there were numerous immortal trees. They arrived at the entrance of a magnificent, golden palace. The plaque above the door displayed the characters "Jiuxiao Hall". The doors were open, and they walked inside.

The hall was spacious and brightly lit. On the stone wall to the left, a line of text was carved. "It was indeed Dao Ancestor Jiuxiao; he had planned to cross the Sea of Chaos and journey to the Chaos Realm!" Wang Changsheng exclaimed in surprise. According to the inscription, Dao Ancestor Jiuxiao had once killed a mid-stage Chaos Beast. By searching its soul, he learned of the Chaos Realm's existence and discovered that the progenitor of the Chaos Beasts had reached the Immortal Realm by traversing the Sea of Chaos.

Dao Ancestor Jiuxiao intended to emulate the Chaos Beast progenitor and traverse the Sea of Chaos. However, somewhere in the Sea of Chaos, he encountered a terrifying creature that wounded him. The inscription ended there. "It appears he fled here, only to be killed by these strange bats," Wang Ruyan remarked.

They explored Jiuxiao Hall and discovered a basement containing a massive operational magic array. He removed the immortal essence stones and immortal jade from the array, causing it to cease operation. Wang Changsheng released Wang Lin and others, instructing them to search the island for treasures.

Wang Tunten and others discovered tens of thousands of storage bracelets, some buried in the soil, others fallen into lakes. They also found several human skeletons. These storage bracelets were scattered across the island, with more found on the surrounding land, along with additional human remains. The widespread distribution of these items suggested a fierce battle had occurred years ago, resulting in the annihilation of all cultivators on the island.

Upon counting, they discovered over eighty thousand pieces of fifth-tier immortal materials and numerous cultivation resources essential for immortals. They also found some echo crystals that recorded Jiuxiao Immortal Island's navigation route and experiences.

"It appears Dao Ancestor Jiuxiao led many individuals across the Sea of Chaos, where they encountered that formidable creature, resulting in Dao Ancestor Jiuxiao being severely wounded," Wang Ruyan analyzed.

"With so many pieces of fifth-tier immortal material, I can refine a complete set of high-grade Dao artifacts and strive to establish my eighth fundamental law," Wang Changsheng stated. This remote location means He shouldn't pursue them. Furthermore, having Jiuxiao Immortal Island makes escape convenient. Since Jiuxiao Immortal Island is a high-grade Dao artifact, they could cultivate safely on the island and establish their eighth fundamental law.

Wang Ruyan nodded and replied, "If we can establish an eighth fundamental law, we won't fear it." After chatting for a while, Wang Changsheng handed a batch of fifth-tier immortal materials to Wang Ruyan for her to refine into fifth-tier immortal talismans. Meanwhile, Wang Tunten and others were tasked with controlling Jiuxiao Immortal Island to prevent external interference, ensuring Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan could work undisturbed.

On the Chaos Continent, a massive island floated high in the sky, bustling with numerous immortals. Within a magnificent, golden palace, He sat on the main throne. A dozen ten-colored Chaos Beasts stood to either side, while over twenty immortals, including Cai Ji and Liu Yihu, stood respectfully nearby. Wang Chuanming and Fairy Tianchen were also present.

Wang Chuanming had not retreated with his clansmen; instead, he continued to infiltrate the Palace of Yama. After the Chaos Beasts purged the Immortal Realm, the Palace of Yama immediately sided with them, acting as their puppets. High-ranking figures like Fairy Tianchen and Wang Chuanming were also willing to serve the Chaos Beasts. Wang Chuanming's role was to gather intelligence and inform his clan.

"From now on, you will assist us in managing the Immortal Realm, and we will not treat you unfairly. However, if I discover any of you are betraying us, there will be nothing more to discuss. For traitors, I have only one word: kill." He's tone was icy. "Yes, Lord He," Cai Ji and the others replied in unison, their expressions deferential.

"Currently, our priority is to eliminate those who refuse to obey us. Second, we must find Qinglian Immortal Island and obliterate the Wang family. Additionally, activate the grand formation and send people to the lower realms to exterminate the Wang clan members there, and see if they know the hiding place of the Wang family's remnants," He commanded.

While the number of Chaos Beasts is substantial, many tasks, such as setting up formations, refining pills, and cultivating immortal herbs, still require the assistance of pseudo-immortals. This time, the Great Dao War concluded with the Chaos Beasts victorious once again. The Chaos Beasts supported ten forces, providing them with resources to reach Dao Ancestor status. With new Dao Ancestors emerging among these forces, they can better assist the Chaos Beasts in governing the Immortal Realm.

"Yes, Lord He," everyone readily assented. "Everyone else, withdraw, except for Hai and Liu Yihu!" He commanded.

Wang Chuanming and the others departed, leaving only Hai and Liu Yihu. "How is it? Can you contact your clan members?" He asked.

"I can't establish contact. Yixue is on Qinglian Immortal Island, and I suspect the Wang family's defenses are too tight, leaving her no opportunity. Our previous operatives within the Wang family were also quickly discovered," Liu Yihu replied.

"She hasn't betrayed us, has she?" Hai frowned.

"Impossible. She is my clan sister and has always served Lord He. It was her message that first informed me that a Dao Ancestor who had established nine fundamental laws existed among the immortals. We have since verified this. It's simply that the Wang family's defenses are too stringent. If I were a high-ranking member of the Wang family, I too would heighten my vigilance," Liu Yihu explained.

"Let's hope so. Your Liu family has always served us, and I still trust you greatly. If she contacts you, notify me immediately. If she can help us locate Qinglian Immortal Island, I will certainly reward her handsomely," He promised. "Yes, Lord He," Liu Yihu assented and withdrew.

"Hai, arrange additional personnel and find a way to infiltrate Qinglian Immortal Island. We cannot rely solely on the Liu family; they are unreliable. If I had another choice, I wouldn't have relied so heavily on him," He commanded. "Yes, Commander He," Hai assented.