Chapter 4855: Ten Billion Years (Gone Today)

A billion years had passed.

Azure Lotus Immortal Island, Azure Lotus Peak.

In a secret chamber, Wang Changsheng sat cross-legged on a green meditation cushion, his gaze fixed on the Azure Lotus Creation Cauldron not far away.

Wang Qingshan and others had successively advanced to the Dao Venerate realm. The Wang family now had over twenty Dao Venerates, making them the seventh-largest force in the Sky Moon Immortal Realm.

Regarding the rise of the Wang family, various major forces in the Sky Moon Immortal Realm had different opinions. Some suspected the Wang family was a contingency plan of a major clan, while others believed they were a force supported by a powerful entity. Even more, some speculated the Wang family were descendants of the Celestial Dream Divine Palace, merely presenting themselves as a family clan.

The Wang family never paid attention to these rumors. Instead, they cooperated with the Peng family, advancing and retreating together.

Although the Wang family had many Dao Venerates, all were in the early stage of the Dao Venerate realm. Most of these Dao Venerates only comprehended a dozen or so Grand Dao, making them relatively weak. In the immortal cultivation world, strength, not numbers, was paramount.

Wang Qingfeng, Wang Mengbin, and Wang Qingshan collected cultivation resources in the Great Immortal Realm and transported them back to the Sky Moon Immortal Realm, handing them over to Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan.

Wang Changsheng and Wang Qingfeng could refine Heavenly Dao artifacts; Wang Ruyan and Wang Yulan could refine Dao talismans; Wang Qingbai and Liu Hongxue could refine Dao pills; and Ye Haitang, Bai Yuqi, and Wang Yong'an could set up Dao formations, thereby earning cultivation resources. Upon reaching the Dao Venerate realm, they would try to acquire Grand Dao Seeds and exert their utmost effort to help other clan members advance to the Dao Venerate realm.

After a while, Wang Changsheng flicked his sleeve, and the flames dissipated.

He opened the cauldron lid, and a mini dragon boat, shimmering with green light, flew out and hovered in mid-air.

"Finally, it's successful."

A joyful expression appeared on Wang Changsheng's face.

The Azure Lotus Creation Cauldron was currently a Heavenly Dao artifact. This mini dragon boat was a flying-type Heavenly Dao artifact, its speed a hundred times faster than a top-grade Dao artifact. It had its own spatial dimension, allowing them to use it to return to the Immortal Realm and bring some clan members to develop in the Chaos Realm.

He had not forgotten the clan members in the Immortal Realm. They had agreed long ago that once they settled down, they would find a way to return to the Immortal Realm and bring other clan members over.

Wang Changsheng and others came to the Chaos Realm hoping to progress further and gain greater strength, and also to seek a new path for the family. Now that they had settled down and had over twenty Dao Venerates, it was natural for them to fulfill their original promise and bring other clan members over.

With a single-hand gesture, Wang Changsheng called the mini dragon boat into his hand. On it, three small characters, "Azure Dragon Boat," were visible.

He took out a small mirror shimmering with green light, infused it with a spell, and Wang Qingshan's face appeared on its surface.

"Qingshan, come to Azure Lotus Peak. I have something to tell you." Wang Changsheng instructed.

"Yes, Ninth Uncle." Wang Qingshan assented.

Wang Changsheng put away the small green mirror and the Azure Dragon Boat, then walked out.

When he arrived outside, Wang Ruyan and Wang Qingbai were sitting in a stone pavilion, conversing.

"Husband, have you finished refining it?" Wang Ruyan asked.

She currently comprehended over three hundred types of Grand Dao, while Wang Changsheng comprehended over five hundred. Most of these were comprehended by refining Grand Dao origins, acquired in exchange for Heavenly Dao artifacts, Dao talismans, Dao formations, and other resources.

Of course, the forces in the Sky Moon Immortal Realm were not aware of the specific strength of the Wang family's Dao Venerates.

The Wang family's Dao Venerates rarely engaged in combat with other Dao Venerates, naturally leaving other Dao Venerates unaware of the Wang family's true strength. This was primarily because the Wang family had no major conflicts of interest with other forces, so their Dao Venerates naturally did not make a move.

Wang Changsheng nodded. "Yes. I plan to personally lead a team back to the Immortal Realm. I'll leave things here to you, wife."

"Father, we've exchanged for over thirty more types of Grand Dao origins." Wang Qingbai took out a green storage bracelet and handed it to Wang Changsheng.

With Heavenly Dao artifacts, Dao talismans, Dao pills, and Dao formations, it was relatively easy to exchange for Grand Dao origins. However, Supreme Grand Dao origins were much harder to obtain.

Supreme Grand Dao origins were the most precious of Grand Dao origins; mastering one could significantly enhance a Dao Venerate's strength.

Wang Changsheng nodded and accepted the green storage bracelet.

"Excellent! It's time to bring them over," Wang Ruyan said with a smile. "So many years have passed, I wonder how the Immortal Realm is doing."

"Father, let me go back with you!" Wang Qingbai volunteered.

"No need. It's enough for me to take Qingcheng and the others back," Wang Changsheng said. "You continue refining Dao pills and exchanging resources. I'm leaving this place in your hands."

Over the years, they had gathered considerable intelligence about the Sea of Returning Ruins. Many Dao Venerates who ventured into the Sea of Returning Ruins seeking treasures perished, including even powerful figures in the middle stage of the Dao Venerate realm. Of course, some Dao Venerates also obtained valuable treasures.

Three hundred million years ago, a group of Dao Ancestors entered the Sea of Returning Ruins to seek treasures. Most perished, with only one finding a treasure and successfully advancing to the Dao Venerate realm. Additionally, some Dao Venerates found many Grand Dao origins in the Sea of Returning Ruins, and some even discovered relics of Dao Venerates from the Celestial Dream Divine Palace. However, such cases were rare; the vast majority of treasure seekers perished and never left the Sea of Returning Ruins.

"No problem, Husband. You can return to the Immortal Realm with peace of mind. Nothing major will happen here," Wang Ruyan said.

Wang Qingbai took out a small mirror shimmering with green light, infused it with a spell, and Wang Chuanming's face appeared on its surface.

Wang Chuanming had also advanced to the Dao Venerate realm and was responsible for intelligence gathering.

"What's wrong, Chuanming?" Wang Qingbai asked.

"Dao Venerates from the Heavenly Kui Clan are active in the Sky Moon Immortal Realm," Wang Chuanming said with a frown. "They seem to be looking for something."

"Dao Venerates from the Heavenly Kui Clan?" Wang Changsheng frowned. The Heavenly Kui Clan was the most powerful force among the dozen or so surrounding immortal realms, boasting no fewer than forty Dao Venerates. Their Grand Elder had even comprehended two Supreme Grand Dao.

"Don't provoke them; just keep an eye on them," Wang Qingbai instructed.

The Wang family could not afford to provoke the Heavenly Kui Clan now. Regardless of what the Heavenly Kui Clan was searching for, the Wang family could only investigate secretly and not openly oppose them.

"Yes, Ancestor Qingbai." Wang Chuanming assented.

"People from the Heavenly Kui Clan rarely come here. For their Dao Venerates to personally visit the Sky Moon Immortal Realm, could it be that there's something valuable here?" Wang Ruyan speculated.

"I'm not sure," Wang Changsheng replied. "The Essence Fire Clan should know; they are very close to the Heavenly Kui Clan. I can't leave the Sky Moon Immortal Realm for now."

No one knew the purpose of the Heavenly Kui Clan's Dao Venerates coming to the Sky Moon Immortal Realm. If they were searching for someone or treasure, it would be fine. The concern was that the Heavenly Kui Clan might be here to help the Essence Fire Clan deal with other forces.

A massive island floated high in the sky. From above, it resembled a fiery blaze.

This was Skyflame Island, the ancestral land of the Essence Fire Clan.

In a secluded manor, a tall, red-robed elder and a tall, slender young man in a green robe were seated in a green stone pavilion, conversing.

"What! Searching for a Dao Venerate?" The red-robed elder, Yanli, a mid-stage Dao Venerate, asked with a frown. "Fellow Daoist Dou, are you certain he fled into the Sea of Returning Ruins?"

"Our people witnessed it personally, though of course, we can't rule out the possibility that he has left the Sea of Returning Ruins," the young man in green said. "If you find this person, we will not treat your Essence Fire Clan unfairly. However, you cannot touch anything on his person. What we want are the items he possesses."

"Alright!" Yanli assented. "I'll immediately issue orders and send people to help you search."