Lingxiao Immortal Clan.

the other side.

Heavenly River Boundary.

The headquarters of the Radiant Star Immortal Sect, one of the two top Nascent Soul powerhouses.

The fifth-tier top-grade spiritual land, Radiant Star Valley.

At the top of a rocky cliff stood two middle-aged cultivators with an air of otherworldly wisdom.

Both of them were imbued with an incredibly rich fragrance of elixirs, clearly indicating that they had been practicing alchemy for many years.

They were the two Nascent Soul stage Dao Lords, Yao Xing and Yao Ling, master and disciple from the Yao Xing Immortal Sect.

In addition, although they appear to be of similar age, in reality, Daoist Yaoxing is at least one or two thousand years older than his disciple, Daoist Yaoling.

It was only because of his relatively strong cultivation level and his wealth that he had consumed many spiritual items that could increase his lifespan that this situation arose.

Secondly, Yao Ling Dao Jun, this newly promoted Nascent Soul cultivator, not only has good cultivation, but he has also learned the powerful alchemy skills of his master, Yao Xing Dao Jun.

In addition, he had a good aptitude for alchemy, and many years ago he had already cultivated this art to the level of a veteran fifth-grade master.

Moreover, as his cultivation broke through to the peak of the Nascent Soul stage, he became even more adept at alchemy.

He even has a real chance to catch up with Yaoxing Daojun in the future and become a fifth-order top-grade alchemist.

It was precisely for this reason that he was valued by Daoist Yaoxing in his early years and was supported twice in his attempt to reach the peak of the Nascent Soul stage.

After all, the value that a fifth-tier top-grade alchemist can bring is greater than that of an ordinary Nascent Soul cultivator at the peak of their cultivation.

"That young friend Ling Xiao of the Cangxuan lineage is truly far more skilled than ordinary people. I never expected that in recent times, he not only reforged several top-grade fifth-tier spiritual treasures, but also entered the perfect Nascent Soul realm."

"Moreover, as his cultivation level increases, if, as I suspect, he has recently been using the Netherworld Blade, the ancient treasure of the Ghost Realm, to intentionally search for the Myriad Souls Ghost Realm, his search progress could likely be accelerated considerably."

"After all, the higher one's cultivation level, the stronger the power that one can unleash with the Netherworld Blade."

As Yaoxing Daojun gazed into the distance toward Cangxuan Mountain, the Cangxuan lineage's base in the Tianhe Realm, it was as if he had witnessed all the previous disturbances at Cangxuan Mountain. His expression was somewhat complicated as he murmured to himself.

After the various upheavals ended hundreds of years ago, and the Ling clan settled in the Heavenly River Realm, Ling Pengyun changed his Daoist title to Lingxiao Daojun in order to establish his authority and enhance the family's prestige.

In addition, Fellow Daoist Yaoxing did lead the Yaoxing Immortal Sect to participate in the Ghost Domain Chaos in his early years.

He knew early on that Ling Pengyun possessed the Netherworld Blade and had also obtained information about the secret ruins of the Bone Ghost Sect in the Ghost Realm of Ten Thousand Souls.

In addition, over the years, the Star Sea Ancestor has discovered through special channels that Ling Pengyun has been staying at the Ghost Domain Secret Realm Ruins.

Daoist Yaoxing could easily guess Ling Pengyun's thoughts.

Secondly, Yaoxing Daojun had already reached the limit of the Nascent Soul stage at a very early stage.

Even though he has good aptitude, he has been unable to advance to a higher level because the resources controlled by the Yaoxing Immortal Sect are insufficient.

Therefore, he was particularly interested in the vast realm of ghosts and spirits.

Furthermore, due to the strong foundation of the Yaoxing Immortal Sect, it possesses some unique high-level spatial formations.

He has recently been using several treasures left behind by the Dry Bone Ghost Sect, which he obtained during the chaos in the Ghost Realm years ago, to search for that realm.

Unfortunately, the treasures in his possession were tainted with too little of the aura of the Myriad Souls Ghost Realm.

This matter has progressed rather slowly.

He had also intended to cooperate with the Cangxuan lineage, which possessed the secrets of the Bone Realm and most of the treasures left behind by the Bone Ghost Sect.

He was even willing to offer some treasures as a condition.

However, the Cangxuan lineage did not agree at the time.

After all, Ling Pengyun possesses the Netherworld Blade. Given enough time, he has a high probability of being able to search for that realm even on his own.

Moreover, such realms are powerful, and the creatures within them are all ferocious evil spirits. In fact, during the ancient times of the Heavenly River Realm, the Dry Bone Ghost Sect within it even invaded the Heavenly River Realm, causing widespread suffering to its inhabitants.

In addition, although the Cangxuan lineage and the Yaoxing Immortal Sect have some connections, they are not very close, unlike the close relationship between the various forces within the Cangxuan lineage.

Under these circumstances, neither Ling Pengyun nor the other powerful figures of the Cangxuan lineage were entirely at ease with the Yaoxing Immortal Sect, and they were truly unwilling to let them touch the Myriad Souls Ghost Realm.

To prevent the spatial coordinates of the Heavenly River Realm from being discovered, which could lead to further chaos in the Heavenly River Realm.

In addition, according to information left behind at the Bone Secret Realm ruins...

The group of evil ghosts from the Bone Ghost Sect who invaded the Heavenly River Realm back then were not only killed by that mysterious figure at the Nascent Soul stage or above from the ancient times of the Heavenly River Realm.

Moreover, that powerful figure secretly infiltrated the Myriad Souls Ghost Realm and wiped out the Withered Bone Ghost Sect.

Therefore, it is highly likely that the Ghost Realm of Ten Thousand Souls is unaware of the existence of the Heavenly River Realm.

Otherwise, the Heavenly River Realm would probably have been invaded again by the evil spirits of the Myriad Souls Ghost Realm long ago.

After all, although the Heavenly River Realm is not as good as the Myriad Souls Ghost Realm, it is still a decent resource point.

"This matter cannot be delayed any longer. Otherwise, once the Cangxuan lineage discovers the Myriad Souls Ghost Realm, the probability of my Yaoxing Immortal Sect intervening in matters of that realm will be even lower."

'We can only intensify our efforts and see if we can persuade the Cangxuan lineage.'

Yao Xing Daojun secretly made up his mind, and then he told Yao Ling Daojun beside him about his thoughts, and continued.

"By the way, Yaoling, the fact that young friend Lingxiao was able to reach the peak of the Nascent Soul stage has greatly strengthened the righteous path of our Heavenly River Realm."

"Furthermore, our sect has a good relationship with them, and even with the Cangxuan lineage behind them. When you reached the peak of the Nascent Soul realm, they sent you many congratulatory gifts."

"It would be extremely impolite of us to pretend we know nothing about his attempt to reach the peak of the Nascent Soul stage."

"Let's bring some gifts and go to offer our congratulations."

"I will obey Master's every command."

Daoist Yaoling always regarded his master, Daoist Yaoxing, as the master, so he immediately agreed.

Then, the two of them quietly left the Radiant Star Immortal Sect.

……

Soon after.

The northern part of Tianhejie.

The Cangxuan lineage's stronghold is located halfway up the fifth-tier, top-grade Cangxuan Mountain, in a grand reception hall.

"I never imagined that after all the chaos that followed and we parted ways, when we met again, my young friend would have already reached the peak of the Nascent Soul stage."

"This matter is truly worthy of congratulations. These ten fifth-grade top-quality cultivation pills, the Shining Star Pills, are a congratulatory gift from my Shining Star Immortal Sect. I hope you will not find them too sparse, young friend."

Daoist Yaoxing handed a medicine bottle containing ten top-grade fifth-tier Yaoxing Treasure Pills to Ling Pengyun and said with a smile.

The Daoist Yaoling, who was standing to the side, also offered his congratulations and presented three top-grade fifth-rank Yaoxing Treasure Pills.

Upon careful calculation, the master and disciple presented a total of thirteen precious pills.

Such precious pills are extremely rare, requiring very rare medicinal materials, and even some top-grade fifth-rank spiritual herbs as the main ingredients.

Such spiritual herbs require an extremely long time to mature; even with the assistance of a high-level spiritual plant master, it would still take at least several hundred years for them to ripen.

In addition, such precious medicines require a lot of spiritual energy during their growth period, and only some fifth-grade high-quality or fifth-grade top-quality spiritual lands can barely meet the requirements.

Therefore, even a great alchemy master like Yaoxing Daojun can only refine about ten Yaoxing Treasure Pills every hundred years.

Furthermore, these precious pills are extremely effective, capable of reducing the cultivation time of a Nascent Soul cultivator by at least ten years.

Thirteen pieces represent over one hundred and thirty years of cultivation.

Upon closer examination, the gifts given by Yaoxing Daojun and his disciple this time can be considered quite generous.

"You two are too kind. How could I possibly refuse such a treasure? I would be more than happy to have it." "By the way, thank you so much for this."

"Furthermore, I'm planning to host a small banquet. Since you two are here, why don't you stay and celebrate?"

Ling Pengyun gazed at the thirteen precious pills and was deeply moved. In addition, he had some acquaintance with Yaoxing Daojun and his disciple, so he extended an invitation to them.

"If that could be achieved, that would be the best outcome."

Upon hearing this, both Master Yaoxing and his disciple couldn't help but show a hint of joy in their eyes.

Afterwards, they chatted with Ling Pengyun for a few more minutes and then told him about their intention to explore the Myriad Souls Ghost Realm together with the Cangxuan lineage.

They even gritted their teeth and said that as long as this matter could be accomplished.

Every hundred years thereafter, they can give five top-grade fifth-rank, ten high-grade fifth-rank, twenty mid-grade fifth-rank, and thirty low-grade fifth-rank Radiant Star Pills to the Cangxuan lineage.

Moreover, this matter can last for three hundred years. If they and the Cangxuan lineage find the Myriad Souls Ghost Realm within three hundred years, they will continue to provide such benefits indefinitely.

If it is not found within three hundred years, then this benefit will be lost.

Regardless of the circumstances, the agreement proposed by Daoist Yaoxing and his disciple was tantamount to giving away pills for free, or even buying a cooperation opportunity with precious pills.

Even Ling Pengyun was slightly surprised by this.

"Master Yaoxing and his disciple are indeed worthy of being high-level alchemists; they are truly generous with their spending."

In addition, the precious pills they offered were extremely valuable, even comparable to the profits of several top-tier Nascent Soul cultivators over a hundred years.

If Ling Pengyun could obtain it, his cultivation speed would surely increase dramatically.

He was unwilling to miss out on such benefits.

However, it is not a good thing that the Radiant Star Immortal Sect intends to interfere in the search for the Myriad Souls Ghost Realm.

Therefore, Ling Pengyun immediately consulted with the Star Sea Ancestor and other high-ranking members of the Cangxuan lineage.

"Pengyun, you can make the decision on this matter."

"If you agree, all the benefits offered by Daoist Yaoxing will be yours."

"After all, exploring the Ghost Realm of Ten Thousand Souls mainly relies on your Netherworld Blade and your ability in spatial Dao."

The high-ranking members of the Cangxuan lineage, including the Star Sea Ancestor, have always relied on Ling Pengyun in this regard, so they said...

"With your words, I am relieved."

"Then I will continue to talk with Daoist Yaoxing and his disciple."

Upon hearing this, Ling Pengyun felt a little relieved and more confident. He then went to find Yaoxing Daojun and his disciple again and talked to them for a while.

Ultimately, the two parties reached a special agreement.

The Cangxuan lineage continues to search for the Myriad Souls Ghost Realm on its own.

However, if the Cangxuan lineage truly finds the Myriad Souls Ghost Realm and obtains some surplus high-level benefits from it, they can certainly sell a portion of it to the Yaoxing Immortal Sect.

However, the Radiant Star Immortal Sect did not acquire this deal for nothing.

If the Cangxuan lineage encounters troubles they cannot handle in the Myriad Souls Ghost Realm, they will need their help.

Of course, once the matter is accomplished, the Cangxuan lineage will grant the Yaoxing Immortal Sect some enormous benefits.

Indirectly, the Radiant Star Immortal Sect is like a mercenary force.

However, no matter what, there is basically no hope for the Yaoxing Immortal Sect to search for the Myriad Souls Ghost Realm on its own.

Conversely, by following the Cangxuan lineage, one at least has a chance to get some benefits.

Therefore, Yao Xing Dao Jun and his disciple reluctantly agreed to the matter.

However, these agreements did not ultimately meet their expectations.

Every hundred years, the number of precious pills they are willing to give to the Cangxuan lineage must be halved.

"Let's halve it then. After all, even if it's halved, the quantity of those precious pills is still quite good."

Upon hearing this, Ling Pengyun felt a pang of heartache, but his face was still beaming with joy.

Subsequently, they took out some high-level Yuanhun Contract Spiritual Objects, signed a special contract based on the previous agreement, and made a Heavenly Dao Oath as a guarantee.

With everything settled, Daoist Yaoxing and his disciple took out the pills needed for the Cangxuan lineage for nearly a hundred years.

This incident also caused the number of cultivation pills on Ling Pengyun's body to skyrocket.

"With these precious pills, plus the thirteen top-grade fifth-rank precious pills that Daoist Yaoxing and his disciple gave me earlier, I estimate that I can reduce my arduous cultivation by at least two hundred years and increase my strength by one or two tenths in a short period of time."

"The Daoist Yaoxing and his disciple are truly a blessing to me."

Looking at the precious pill he had just acquired, Ling Pengyun's face lit up with even greater joy.

He then treated Yaoxing Daojun and his disciple with even greater hospitality.

Immediately afterwards, Yaoxing Daojun and his disciple revealed the second matter of their trip.

That is, they intend to use great profits to seek out powerful weapon refiners like Ling Pengyun, who has successively reforged several fifth-grade top-quality spiritual treasures, to refine or reforge one or two fifth-grade top-quality spiritual treasures.

The Yaoxing Immortal Sect behind Yaoxing Daojun and his disciple has a strong foundation, and the Yaoxing Immortal Sect also made remarkable gains during the previous period of chaos.

They managed to gather a considerable amount of precious materials and refined them into some of the better-quality fifth-tier high-grade spiritual treasures of the Radiant Star Immortal Sect.

Indirectly, those spiritual treasures acquired some of the qualities of a fifth-grade top-quality spiritual treasure.

The only shortcoming is that the Yaoxing Immortal Sect does not have a powerful weapon refiner like Ling Pengyun to oversee it.

Furthermore, apart from Ling Pengyun, no other high-level weapon refiner in the Heavenly River Realm possesses such skill.

The Radiant Star Immortal Sect has been hesitant to help those spiritual treasures reforge, lest they fail.

Moreover, if this matter continues to be delayed, it will likely end in the same way. After all, the crafting tradition of the Yaoxing Immortal Sect is generally weak, although it has produced some top-tier fifth-order craftsmen throughout the ages.

But that's all ancient history, at least tens of thousands of years ago.

Therefore, Daoist Yaoxing and his disciple were unwilling to wait any longer.

Furthermore, given the previous special agreement, as long as the Cangxuan lineage finds the Myriad Souls Ghost Realm, they and Ling Pengyun can be considered a community of shared interests.

Moreover, they might also get involved in this matter because of the Cangxuan lineage.

They then planned to acquire more powerful fifth-tier top-grade spiritual treasures as soon as possible to increase their strength.

"The fees you two have offered for refining the weapon are quite substantial, so I am naturally willing to accept them."

Ling Pengyun immediately agreed.

He then personally led them into the banquet prepared by the Cangxuan lineage.

Although the banquet didn't have many tables, those tables were filled with medicinal dishes or spiritual foods prepared by Yan Siyi using high-grade precious materials.

Moreover, most of the participants were high-ranking members of the Cangxuan lineage, or powerful figures like Daoist Yaoxing and his disciple who had good relationships with the Cangxuan lineage.

Therefore, the banquet was of an extremely high standard.

Moreover, seeing the extraordinary delicacies on the tables, the attendees felt a sense of importance, their faces lit up with smiles, and they began to chat warmly with Ling Pengyun.

The banquet was extremely lively.

...(End of chapter)