Five Spirit Roots? The worst aptitude in the cultivation world? Destined to be a cannon fodder?
Wang Hao sneers at destiny.
Transmigrating into the body of a dispirited young cultivator, Wang Hao discovers he didn’t come empty-handed. In his mind lies a “Portable Farm” game from his past life and a “Mini-Map” that reveals all dangers and resources.
Spirit Herbs take 100 years to mature? In his Farm, it only takes a few days!
Enemies ambushing in the dark? His Map reveals every red dot within miles!
Lack of resources for the family? He is a master Alchemist with infinite ingredients!
From a small, struggling clan in the Qingniu Market to the vast and dangerous Outer Seas, follow Wang Hao as he uses his modern wits and gaming cheats to defy the heavens.
He will plant spirit fields, refine divine pills, tame legendary beasts, and lead his declining Wang Clan to become an eternal Immortal Dynasty.
What to expect:
[Clan Building]: Managing and upgrading the family business, leading wars, and expanding territory.
[Farming & Alchemy]: Utilizing the cheat to mass-produce resources.
[Cautious MC]: A protagonist who plans before he acts (Gou Dao).
[No Harem / Slow Romance]: Focus on cultivation and career (based on first 100 chaps).
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Five Spirit Roots? The worst aptitude in the cultivation world? Destined to be a cannon fodder?
Wang Hao sneers at destiny.
Transmigrating into the body of a dispirited young cultivator, Wang Hao discovers he didn’t come empty-handed. In his mind lies a “Portable Farm” game from his past life and a “Mini-Map” that reveals all dangers and resources.
Spirit Herbs take 100 years to mature? In his Farm, it only takes a few days!
Enemies ambushing in the dark? His Map reveals every red dot within miles!
Lack of resources for the family? He is a master Alchemist with infinite ingredients!
From a small, struggling clan in the Qingniu Market to the vast and dangerous Outer Seas, follow Wang Hao as he uses his modern wits and gaming cheats to defy the heavens.
He will plant spirit fields, refine divine pills, tame legendary beasts, and lead his declining Wang Clan to become an eternal Immortal Dynasty.
What to expect:
[Clan Building]: Managing and upgrading the family business, leading wars, and expanding territory.
[Farming & Alchemy]: Utilizing the cheat to mass-produce resources.
[Cautious MC]: A protagonist who plans before he acts (Gou Dao).
[No Harem / Slow Romance]: Focus on cultivation and career (based on first 100 chaps).
https://www.patreon.com/c/JiDi5
The Leizhou Peninsula was originally a wild, desolate wasteland. Tens of thousands of years ago, however, it was gradually developed into a bridgehead for expeditions into the Southern Sea cultivation world. Today, it presents a scene of thriving prosperity. To its north lies the Duan Yuan Mountain Range. This area teems with countless demonic beasts […]
The last icon Wang Hao clicked on was labeled Penguin Farm. This icon sat smack in the center of the screen.However,knowing it was likely just a game,he didn’t hold any high expectations. Upon opening it,he was greeted by a familiar farm interface:a grid of thirty plots,five by six.Only the first two plots were currently reclaimed
After fully assimilating his memories, Wang Hao began to analyze his own cultivation status. His cultivation technique was a standard, run-of-the-mill manual: the Evergreen Art, a Wood-attribute technique. He possessed Five Spiritual Roots. In theory, this meant he could practice techniques of any attribute, including multi-attribute ones. Having all five elements meant he theoretically had
虽然你没有写具体的指令，但我看出来这一篇依然有相同的标点符号空格丢失问题！ 没关系，我已经直接帮你把这篇所有的标点（逗号、句号、问号、感叹号、冒号、括号和双引号周围）的英文空格全部修复好了，你可以直接复制发布： Of course, this was all just Wang Hao’s conjecture. However, based on the memories of the original host, it was likely correct. With Wang Yanzhao as a living example, he definitely knew that practicing dual-attribute techniques could accelerate cultivation. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have repeatedly urged the original owner to switch techniques. As far
Even the five great families found it difficult to obtain Foundation Establishment Pills. Currently, the most stable method was to purchase them from the Qingyuan Sect. To maintain the loyalty of their affiliated families, the Qingyuan Sect sold one Foundation Establishment Pill to each of the five great families every twenty years. However, the price
“Huh? Spirit Rice?” Wang Hao’s brain froze for several seconds before he stepped forward to examine the cloth bag. Inside, it was indeed Spirit Rice. Hefting the weight, he estimated it was roughly 100 jin. His face couldn’t help but light up with wild joy. “Haha! So this is how the farm works! Isn’t this
As for pill toxins, Wang Hao couldn’t care less right now. Even “Old Demon Han” had consumed far more pills than him without any issues! His status panel had now updated: [Name: Wang Hao Age: 18 Cultivation: Qi Refining Level 3 (111/112.5) Cultivation Technique: Red Lotus Illusory Wood True Scripture (Layer 1) Spiritual Energy: 111/111
Arriving at the market square, Wang Hao found it exceptionally lively. Previously, only rogue cultivators set up stalls here, usually with nothing particularly good to offer. Wang Hao came mainly to broaden his horizons, though picking up a bargain like “Old Demon Han” would be fine too. Upon asking around, he learned that next year
Unbeknownst to Wang Hao, everything he did in the shop had been observed by Wang Yanzhao from the second floor. “Second Brother, are you reassured now?” a young man seated across the table spoke up. This was Wang Yanfeng. With three Spiritual Roots and cultivation at the seventh layer of Qi Refining, he ranked eighth
Wang Hao sat cross-legged on the meditation cushion, first calming his mind and focusing his qi. He formed a hand seal and ignited the Spirit Charcoal. Instantly, a bright glow emitted, and a finger-thick crimson flame leapt upward. Seeing that it was clearly insufficient for alchemy, he added five more pieces. Six crimson flames ultimately
“Hehe, I knew I could do it. I’ve got the data now. After familiarizing myself a few more times, I’ll be able to stabilize it! As for the success rate, that can only be improved slowly.” Wang Hao picked up a yellow pill and sniffed it lightly a few times. There was no strange odor.
Chapter 12: Setting Up a Stall Spring passed, and autumn came. In the blink of an eye, a year had flown by. During this year, Wang Hao’s cultivation had progressed significantly; he was now not far from the fifth layer of Qi Refining. Logically, he should have continued his seclusion to attempt a breakthrough. However,
Upon hearing this, the girl in the yellow skirt thought for a moment, then produced a jade box. She opened it and handed it to Wang Hao. Inside lay a twenty-year-old Crimson Blood Ginseng. “A twenty-year-old Crimson Blood Ginseng is still a Tier 1 spirit herb. That’s not what I need!” Wang Hao already had
Zheng Tong took out another black formation disk. “A Tier 1 High-Grade Spirit Gathering Formation. It requires only ten low-grade Spirit Stones to activate, allowing Qi Refining cultivators to increase their efficiency by fifty percent while cultivating within its range! Starting price: one hundred and fifty Spirit Stones. Minimum increment: ten per bid. Please!” “Spirit
“Hand it over.” Wang Yanfeng extended his hand, beckoning with a hook of his finger. “What?” “Spirit Stones! Don’t play dumb, kid! Your Eighth Uncle is counting on this little nest egg to find a Dao Companion. Are you trying to cheat me?” Wang Hao was left speechless. Just a moment ago, he was the
Three years passed in the blink of an eye. At twenty-three, Wang Hao had grown even more handsome and striking, his demeanor efficient and steady. “Open panel!” Name: Wang Hao Age: 23 Cultivation: Qi Refining Layer 6 (299 / 380) Cultivation Technique: Red Lotus Illusory Wood True Scripture (Layer 2) Spiritual Power: 298 / 298
Back in his room, Wang Hao was unaware of the conversation between the two. Had he known, he would have cried out in protest. In all honesty, Wang Hao wasn’t putting on a show of hardship. Over the past few years, he had been diligently practicing spells, and it was inevitable that his Taoist robe
“Wenmei—Eighth Uncle still has matters to report to the Family Head! You take Fifth Brother to his residence! Wenzhi, you go notify Second Uncle,” Wang Yanfeng instructed before turning towards Wang Hao. “Wang Hao—first go see your father.” “Yes! Fifth Brother, please!” “Mmm… sorry to trouble you, Ninth Sister!” Along the way, Wang Wenmei introduced
Chapter 19: The Martial Arts Competition Representatives from various forces stepped forward one after another to present their congratulatory gifts. Seeing Old Wang receive a large number of gifts, Wang Hao was extremely envious. No wonder he held a Foundation Establishment ceremony. The gifts he received were probably worth tens of thousands of Spirit Stones—equivalent
By observing the duels of others, Wang Hao gained a lot of insight. In truth, most Qi Refining cultivators didn’t possess many techniques, and their moves were quite ordinary. Many won simply by relying on superior cultivation to achieve quick victories. Only a few evenly matched battles dragged on for longer periods. Of course, it
Wang Hao’s opponent in the semifinals was Li Dedao. Wang Hao noticed that before Li Dedao stepped onto the stage, Li Derong seemed to say something to him and even glanced at Wang Hao, likely instructing him on some tactics. Sure enough, after the formal greetings on stage, Li Dedao launched a fierce assault. He
While Wang Hao fought a bitter struggle, Li Derong had a relatively easy time on her side. In just the time it took for half an incense stick to burn, she secured an easy victory. She stood on the stage and called out to Wang Hao, “Is one hour enough for you to recover?” Even
Wang Hao chatted with the group for a while longer before returning to his room to rest. The next day, he followed Wang Yanfeng down the mountain, heading towards the market town. This time, the two traveled on horseback, which was considerably faster. Having placed in the top three, Wang Hao had won a Zephyr
Time for one cup of tea later, Chang Bao brought a middle-aged male cultivator inside. “Fellow Daoist Wang, this seller is Brother Jiang Chao!” “Fellow Daoist Jiang, please sit!” Jiang Chao looked rather impatient. Before he even sat down, he urgently asked, “How many Spirit Stones can you offer?” Wang Yanfeng exchanged a glance with
“Enough talk, let’s move! These two are managers of the Wang family’s pill shop. They must have a lot of money on them!” Jiang Chao urged, firing several fireballs at the two as he spoke. “Eighth Uncle, hold them off first. I’ll break the formation!” Wang Hao really didn’t want Wang Yanfeng to speak anymore.
Now wasn’t the time to hesitate—Wang Yanfeng knew this too well. Carrying the Borage plant, his escape seemed more crucial anyway. He hurriedly slapped a few Lightness Talismans onto himself and sped away rapidly. The tiger-type beast was enraged further, letting out a series of roars and sending several wind blades attacking the fleeing Wang
Wang Hao smiled with satisfaction before turning his attention to the other items. There were only three magical instruments of note: two Tier 1 Mid-Grade sabers and the Tier 1 Top-Grade long whip that belonged to the dark-faced burly man. Since Wang Hao didn’t practice whip techniques, it was useless to him—he could only sell
“Frost-Eyed White Tiger,” Wang Yanfeng murmured softly. “Oh, Eighth Uncle recognizes this tiger?” Wang Hao became interested. His knowledge of the cultivation world was still far too lacking. “Yes, I’ve seen it in the clan’s Hundred Beasts Compendium. Before awakening its divine abilities, this tiger is no different from an ordinary white tiger. But once
Wang Yanfeng soon departed, and Wang Hao began to plan his own schedule. Cultivation was paramount; everything else served the purpose of improving his cultivation. Therefore, he had to ensure at least five hours of cultivation practice daily! Additionally, he needed to allocate two hours a day for body tempering—this related to his chances of
Wang Hao quickly recalled the four of them. Wang Wenxin and the other male cultivator were tasked with maintaining order, while Wang Wenmei and the others handled selling the pills. Wang Hao himself attended to customers who had alchemy requests. For a time, the place was bustling with activity. On just the first day, they
Additionally, it was time to prioritize the Ice Muscle Jade Bone Art. Wang Hao took out the formula for the required medicinal liquid and carefully looked over the ingredients. There weren’t many, and their properties were relatively mild—after all, this was just the introductory stage. A cultivator’s body wouldn’t be able to withstand potent medicine
With the combined revenue from three shops, the Wang family’s income had increased more than tenfold. Moreover, as word-of-mouth effects gradually took hold, their earnings would continue to rise! This development greatly concerned the Wang family’s upper echelons. They stationed a Foundation Establishment cultivator at the shops year-round and dispatched two elders to manage the
Leaving the Four Seas Merchant Alliance, Wang Hao walked slowly toward his own shop. But after walking for a while, he felt someone following him. With focused intent, he slipped into an alleyway. Behind him, a youth around twenty years old watched Wang Hao’s figure, hesitated momentarily, then resolutely pursued him. Wang Hao didn’t hide;
The Pulse Protection Pill was relatively precious. Besides being usable when Foundation Establishment cultivators broke through bottlenecks, Qi Refining cultivators could also use it when attempting to break through to Foundation Establishment. It increased the chance of success by ten percent, and even if one failed, it protected the heart meridian, preventing death! The Beast
Within a secret chamber atop the main peak of Wang Family Ridge sat three Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Wang clan. The elderly leader slowly put down the booklet in his hand, stroked his beard, and chuckled. “Hahaha, Heaven blesses our Wang family indeed!” This elder was none other than the Clan Head—Wang Guang’an! He
Unfortunately, this thing could only be eaten once; taking more later had no effect. Planting an entire acre was truly too wasteful. It would be best if he could acquire some ready-made ones! But how could everything go as one wished? Only after returning to his residence did Wang Hao realize he had been so
The same principle applied to spirit talismans. Currently, Wang Hao could activate and detonate them within a range of forty zhang. An increased distance meant an expanded attack area; the benefits were too obvious to state. Having tasted the benefits of an enhanced spiritual sense for the first time, Wang Hao felt an unbearable itch
Song Yun and the other Qingyuan Sect disciples quickly rose to greet him. “Greetings, Senior Brother Sun!” “We pay our respects to Fellow Daoist Sun.” The others also stood and saluted. “Sun Zhixuan, at your service, Fellow Daoists!” Sun Zhixuan returned the courtesy politely. His tone was gentle, unlike those who looked down on others
Wang Hao left together with Chu He and Chen Qing. When it was time to part ways, Wang Hao remembered the matter of the Soul Nurturing Grass. He quickly stopped Chen Qing. “Fairy Chen, please wait! I have an impertinent request. I hope Fairy can fulfill it!” “Brother Wang, please speak freely. If I can
Wang Hao nodded in satisfaction and placed the other egg into the spiritual liquid as well. Seeing the concentration of the spiritual liquid had decreased significantly, he refined another batch to replace it. He didn’t expect all five insect eggs to hatch. He would be quite satisfied even if only two, or even just one,
Zou Renhe smiled as he stowed away the spirit stones. “The Crimson Blood Brew isn’t difficult to make. It will be drinkable in just two months. However, wine quality depends not just on the raw materials, but also on aging. The longer it is stored, the better the effect.” Wang Hao nodded. “That’s fine. As
“Why must you be so modest, brother?” Chu He stared at Wang Hao’s collar, making Wang Hao feel a bit creeped out, wondering if he had some peculiar preference. “Brother, this skin of yours is not something an ordinary person should possess! I have some discernment; such skin must be the result of some body
Wang Hao thought to himself: You really did come for the benefits. Isn’t your Li family also just looking for a backer for your clan’s younger generation? But such words couldn’t be spoken aloud; some things, if said openly, would cause everyone to lose too much face. Chu He wore an apologetic expression. “It was
The Yin Poison Python let out a mournful cry. Seizing the opportunity, Li Derong controlled her flying sword to strike its wound once more. This slash tore open the python’s belly, spilling its bloody entrails; it was clearly beyond saving. The group attacked for a few more moments. The python hissed unwillingly several times before
The three no longer held back, even exchanging injury for injury. Combined with both of the python’s eyes being blinded, making its attacks difficult to land, its strength greatly diminished, giving them an opportunity. After about fifteen minutes, accompanied by tremors through the earth, the red python’s massive body heavily thudded to the ground, completely
So, the four of them each picked up a few jade slips to examine their contents. Wang Hao got one that recorded a cultivation technique called the Thick Earth True Art, an earth-attribute technique capable of cultivation up to the Golden Core stage. The other jade slip recorded a divine sense attack spell called the
It was impossible to tell how long this Fan Tian Yin had been sealed within its outer shell; its original owner was likely long dead. Wang Hao figured there was no point in waiting. Without hesitation, he sliced his finger and squeezed out a drop of essence blood. The drop fell, seemingly initiating a ritual.
All cultivators at the fifth layer of Qi Refining? Wang Hao thought to himself. The Wang family was likely planning something major. In recent years, the Wang family’s spiritual veins had become insufficient, hindering their development. He needed to return to Wang Family Ridge to see the specific situation. Upon returning to Wang Family Ridge,
“Have your injuries from those years healed properly?” Li Derong remained cool and aloof, asking lightly. Wang Hao smiled in reply. “Thank you for your concern, Fairy Li. Last time it was just flesh wounds; they were pretty much healed back in Qingyuan Market.” “Mmm, that’s good then.” Li Derong was a woman of few
With a loud shout, fiery feathers shot out with a roar, striking down the charging Long-Armed Apes and breaking their momentum. After everyone had recovered their spiritual power, they also joined the fight. It took a full half-hour before all the Long-Armed Apes in the canyon were finally slain! “Whew!” Wang Hao let out a
Although the beast possessed great speed, its severe injuries and the prolonged battle gradually took their toll, slowing it down. Wang Hao and Wang Yanfeng pursued it for a quarter of an hour, successively activating the Earth Turbidity Seal, the Gale Sword, and other magical instruments to harass it. However, the Tier 2 demonic beast
“Save me!” Wang Hao hadn’t even steadied himself when Wang Yanfeng’s cry for help reached his ears. “Ah, I really owe you!” But Wang Yanfeng still had to be saved. Although he wasn’t very capable and was down on his luck, in previous years, he had always insisted on buying Wang Hao’s pills at high
This gorge had been untouched for a long time. Though dangerous, it grew various spiritual herbs rarely seen in the outside world. First-grade herbs were a given, and in just a short while, the two of them had already found several types of second-grade spiritual herbs. If this place could be developed, it would make
On the table lay a roasted fish, caught from the nearby stream, along with some spirit fruits. The wine was something the two of them had concocted themselves, brewed in bamboo containers. In terms of effect, it couldn’t even be considered average. To a professional brewer of spirit wine, it would be seen as a
Her injuries were serious, but the situation was unclear, so she couldn’t rush to heal. Struggling, she went outside and saw someone by the stream. She walked over and saw a person sitting on a rock by the bank, bare feet soaking in the water, holding a fishing rod and leisurely basking in the sun.
“I really owe you one,” Wang Hao muttered, activating his Wooden Shield Technique. He tossed a handful of talismans in front of himself, leaped forward to scoop up Li Derong, turned, and shielded her with his body. A tremendous force slammed into him, nearly knocking him unconscious. He spat out a mouthful of blood but
While it was technically true that they were not from the same clan, generational rules were less strict between them. The Li family’s ‘De’ generation was considered equivalent to the Wang family’s ‘Wen’ generation. Intermarriage between families didn’t strictly adhere to these hierarchies either, given cultivators’ longevity—it was common for Foundation Establishment practitioners to bear
Seeing Wang Hao in position, Wang Yanzhao immediately acted according to the pre-arranged plan. He directly cast a spell at the pond. The pond erupted with a loud explosion, quickly settling down again, but then suddenly churned violently like boiling water. From within emerged a large-headed fish demon the size of a shark. Seeing only
A Qi Refining cultivator ultimately couldn’t compare to a Foundation Establishment cultivator in terms of endurance. Relying on his familiarity with the terrain via his map, Wang Hao fled the entire way, but that Foundation Establishment cultivator pursued him relentlessly. Wang Hao’s own spiritual power was nearly exhausted. Discovering a rock fissure ahead, he quickly
They had also made plans. They would not take action against those who had just entered the Duan Yuan Mountain Range. Their targets were the cultivators preparing to leave. These cultivators often carried collected spirit herbs and materials from hunted demonic beasts, which could be sold for a considerable amount of money. In the past
Li Derong stood before Wang Yanzhao, her expression pleading. She had come to ask for a favor that concerned the future of her clan. “Senior,” she said softly, “I implore you. Would the Wang family agree to this junior’s request to refine the Essence Condensing Fruit into Foundation Establishment Pills?” Wang Yanzhao stroked his beard,
“I understand.” Wang Hao accepted the jade bottle and the jade slip, carefully stowing them away in his storage bag. He paused, looking at the elder before him. “By the way, Old Wang, how many Foundation Establishment Pills did the Ancestor manage to refine this time?” “A total of six.” Wang Hao frowned slightly. “There
Wang Hao’s confidence surged to its peak. Setting aside the tactical insights on Foundation Establishment, he focused entirely on his cultivation. He was determined to expand his dantian to its absolute limit while still in the Qi Refining stage. Whether the Qi was gaseous or liquid, a larger vessel meant greater potential. Many cultivators grew
“Is the process of strengthening the dantian and meridians always this agonizing?” Wang Hao muttered, his teeth clamped shut in a tight grimace. “First the dantian, and now the meridians—surely the pain will only intensify.” Just as he predicted, as the searing ache in his dantian began to ebb, a new pressure mounted against his
Wang Hao extended his finger, and as the True Essence within his body surged, a flickering flame ignited at the tip. Though small, the heat it radiated was terrifyingly intense, several times hotter than second-grade spirit charcoal. He retrieved the Chaos Earth Seal from his storage bag and released the Red Lotus True Fire to
Wang Hao couldn’t help but feel the Patriarch was boasting a bit too much. With the Beast Tide imminent, if several of the family’s core members were to die attempting self-guided Foundation Establishment, the losses would be catastrophic. Wang Yanzhao quickly added, “Now that the family has expanded into Mount Ruojun, our revenue has soared.
Wang Hao withdrew from his meditative state. A month had passed in the blink of an eye, and his cultivation had finally fully stabilized. He had now largely adapted to the Foundation Establishment realm. Previously, the sudden surge in his strength made him feel as if the world was lagging behind him. His Divine Consciousness
Perhaps because Wang Hao’s Spirit Stones were sufficient, it only took two days for him to meet Chu He. Chu He had been forty years old when he established his Foundation. His appearance hadn’t changed much since then, but he looked at Wang Hao with obvious surprise. “Brother Wang, you’ve actually reached Foundation Establishment!” he
Eight thousand Spirit Stones was already a very favorable price. Generally, the price of a Low-Grade Second-Tier magical instrument ranged between three hundred and one thousand Spirit Stones. A Mid-Grade one cost between one and two thousand. High-Grade instruments started at three thousand, and depending on quality, it wasn’t uncommon for them to sell for
“I said I would gift you a First-Grade magical tool, Fellow Daoist. How could I accept extra Spirit Stones?” Wang Hao shook his head, declining the refund. “I happen to have three Mid-Grade Spirit Stones here, which are perfect for powering the Flying Cloud Boat,” Du Xiandie said, taking out three pale red stones brimming
Upon reaching the peak, Wang Hao withdrew three spiritual artifacts and seven first-grade magical instruments, laying them out before Wang Yanzhao. Wang Yanzhao was immediately surprised, but his brows soon furrowed in concern. “These items are of excellent quality. They must have cost a fortune!” “It came to less than three thousand Spirit Stones,” Wang
“Great Uncle, I have managed the family for several decades now. I wish to go into seclusion to focus on advancing my cultivation,” Wang Longyou said, his voice tinged with weariness. “Let Yanzhao take over as Patriarch.” Wang Longyou was now over one hundred and forty years old, yet he was only at the sixth
Cultivators’ minds were far sharper than those of ordinary mortals. In less than two hours, the three of them had completed the proposals and compiled everything into a single bound book. Wang Guang’an was very satisfied after reading it. He smiled and said, “I am very reassured to leave the family in your hands. From
Why wasn’t Wang Hao taking the Flying Cloud Boat? The journey wasn’t far, so there was no need. Besides, these low-level demon beasts would be good practice for Wang Wenmei and the others. Gaining combat experience would help them stay calmer when dealing with the main beast tide. Indeed, along the way, Wang Wenmei and
A moment later, they arrived at a large hall where a man in his thirties stood waiting at the entrance. Wang Hao recognized him as one of the figures who had received them at the city gate. Wang Longling introduced him. “Elder, this is one of my sons. His Spiritual Root isn’t good either, so
If you know you’re spouting nonsense, why don’t you change the habit? Wang Hao thought, his expression darkening slightly. Seeing Wang Hao’s displeasure, Wang Longling also wore an awkward look as he quickly pivoted. “This subordinate has a granddaughter named Wenxian. She is just ten years old now and has already been sent to the
Wang Hao looked at City Lord Wang Longling and the others, his expression calm as he issued his orders. “The three of you are familiar with the city’s situation. You will be responsible for commanding the mortals to hunt the low-level demon beasts.” “Wenyan, you go guard the formation eye.” As he spoke, he took
One beast after another rushed toward the city wall, smashing themselves against the barrier without hesitation. Iron arrows and massive stones rained down from the sky, accompanied by the wet crunch of bodies and agonized roars. But the number of demon beasts was simply overwhelming. Mortals were weak; it took twenty or thirty of them
Zhao Gaofang pondered for a moment before speaking, his voice heavy with gravity. “The Qingniu Market must be held at all costs. You must understand that this is a crucial source of income for our five families. Once lost, it would likely take decades to reestablish!” He slapped the table a few times for emphasis.
On the other side of the small island, the old Patriarch wielded the black banner and the Frost Sword, leaving one gash after another on the Green Flame Python’s body. The Green Flame Python’s eyes narrowed. With no way out, it resorted to using its inner core to counterattack. A deafening explosion rang out as
“You all did well.” At this moment, Wang Guang’an returned to the group. “Old Ancestor, what about the Black Water Turtle?” Wang Yanzhao asked immediately. Wang Guang’an chuckled. “That beast found itself in a dilemma; it couldn’t win, nor could it flee. Although its shell possesses extremely strong defenses, I would have worn it down
“That still won’t be enough!” Lei Liheng, being the highest in cultivation here, essentially commanded everyone’s attention, and they all looked to him. Lei Liheng pondered for a moment before saying, “Let’s hold out for three more days, let the demon beasts wear themselves down a bit more. If they still don’t retreat, we’ll see
“Then we can only act according to the situation! When the time comes, do not act alone; at least discuss it with me first!” Wang Longyou had no moral qualms about using others. The five great families had always been using each other anyway. If someone suffered a loss, it was because they weren’t clever
Wang Hao carefully observed the situation in the field, thinking to himself that he would steer clear of any Lei Family cultivators from a distance and only support cultivators from other families. There were originally just over fifty second-order demon beasts left. When everyone charged out of the grand formation, they instantly killed several that
A single strike left the Kui Wood Wolf severely wounded, greatly diminishing its strength. Moreover, the injury was on its front leg near the chest, which affected its speed. After that one strike, the golden sword Talisman Treasure dimmed considerably. It looked like it could only be used two or three more times. Wang Hao
“Our Li Family naturally has no shame to demand it, but the Wang Family is qualified. According to the pre-agreed distribution principle of ‘to each according to their harvest,’ it’s clear that Young Friend Wang contributed more. Now, Fellow Daoist Lei wants to distribute based on the most merit, isn’t that contradictory?” Li Yaozu’s expression
Yaya was the last to awaken. As soon as she woke up, without needing Wang Hao’s instruction, she went to the small courtyard to display her divine abilities. With a flash of her wings, a blue electric arc shot out, rumbling and exploding into a large crater. Wang Hao exclaimed in delight, “Excellent! That’s quite
“How could an outsider like me choose the name? It should be you, the father, who does it!” Wang Hao declined. “You are a Foundation Establishment cultivator, far beyond what Wenxin can compare to. This old man dares to ask you to bestow a name upon the child!” Wang Wenxin’s father stepped forward, respectfully bowing
“Thank you, Old Ancestor!” Wang Hao did not stand on ceremony and accepted the Storage Bag. Wang Yanzhao also took out fifty thousand Spirit Stones and a jade bottle, saying, “The teleportation array is not cheap. Take these Spirit Stones. Additionally, here are two more Foundation Establishment Pills. I leave it to your discretion to
Wang Hao saw the teleportation array for the first time and watched with curiosity. Each teleportation required a full group of thirty people, though one could teleport alone by paying extra Spirit Stones. Since the Wang and Li families had many members, they waited less than three days before enough people were gathered. Beside the
“My surname is Li, and these two are my younger sisters.” Venturing out into the world, Wang Hao had learned from Old Devil Han to use a pseudonym. He looked at the man across from him calmly. “May I ask how you knew we were visiting Wanxiang City for the first time, Fellow Daoist?” “So
Zhang San led Wang Hao through an intersection and spent ten Spirit Stones at a carriage shop to hire a ride. Zhang San took the reins personally, taking Wang Hao on a leisurely tour of the city. “This is the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion,” Zhang San explained, pointing to a lavish building. “Most second-tier treasures
But he had already lost one round. If he were to falsely accuse the other party and renege now, he would truly be acting like a stubborn fool. Although his family’s Old Ancestor doted on him, he wouldn’t allow him to act recklessly. Reputation was one of the things the Old Ancestor valued most. However,
There were also two medium-sized options. One had two shopfronts and a five-mu courtyard, while the other had three shopfronts and a six-mu courtyard. The price for the former was three thousand Spirit Stones annually, and the latter six thousand. While the larger one had a better location, Wang Hao preferred the former. He handed
After informing the staff at the Gathering of Talents Pavilion about his destination and instructing that anyone looking for him should head to the shop in the southern district, Wang Hao settled the spiritual power account and led his clan members toward the new premises. “Wow, this shop has a great location,” Wang Wenmei and
“No problem. Thank you then, Madam,” Feng Ji agreed immediately. He was naturally willing to take such an easy opportunity to earn Spirit Stones. He glanced to the side and asked, “Do the talismans in your shop follow the same rules?” “Yes. Talismans are also ‘buy ten, get one free,’ and we offer the same
Demon hunting was not like fishing, where casting a net guaranteed a catch. It required intelligence, luck, and patience. Sometimes, it was normal to wander the seas for months without encountering a single second-rank demon beast. However, according to the rogue cultivators in the market district, such dry spells were rare. Second-rank demon beasts in
The formation was a simple First-Tier Top-Grade Demon Trapping Array. Once a beast entered, it would lose its sense of direction, making escape impossible. While it lacked the power to fully contain Second-Tier beasts, with Wang Hao and three other Foundation Establishment cultivators standing guard, they could handle anything that wasn’t an overwhelming swarm. Once
A short while later, the group had collected over forty turtle shells of various sizes. Most of the meat was charred and inedible, but this saved them the trouble of slaughtering the creatures; they only needed to clean up. These turtle shells were excellent materials for crafting defensive magical instruments and were quite valuable. Wang
A flash of red light erupted as a crimson flying sword shot across the battlefield. It instantly clashed with the claws of the Second-Tier Demon Crane, leaving a deep, bone-exposing wound on its talon. It was Li Derong who had saved Wang Wenmei. Seizing the opportunity, Wang Yanfeng swung his sword down, severing one of
Wang Hao summoned Xiaobai and Yaya to his side. “Fellow Daoist, are you truly determined to fight me to the death?” “Two low-grade Tier 2 spirit beasts? What can they possibly do to me?” As the man spoke, he flicked his wrist, tossing two metal spheres onto the ground. The spheres clattered loudly against the
After dumping everything out, Wang Hao discovered that the most numerous items were actually Cat-Eye Snail shells. “Emmm, thanks for helping me tidy up the inventory,” he muttered with a wry smile. Aside from the shells, there were over thirty thousand Spirit Stones, a small number of talismans, pills, and a few spiritual tools. Most
Wang Hao continued examining the jade slips. After putting down one of them, his eyes shone with intense delight. The jade slip recorded a pill formula: Nine Revolutions Spirit Forging Liquid. Its function was simple yet profound: it could permanently increase a cultivator’s Divine Consciousness. This explained why the mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator’s Divine Consciousness had
The two of them seemed thoughtful. Li Derong nodded slowly. “You’re right. Even if we bring Spirit Stones back to the family, we can’t buy Foundation Establishment Pills there. It’s better to purchase them here. We’ve already sold part of the last batch of goods and received a total of one hundred thousand Spirit Stones.
The old man retrieved a fiery red long blade and displayed it to the room. “Flame Blade, a mid-grade spiritual artifact. The starting bid is eight hundred Spirit Stones, with each increment no less than one hundred!” “One thousand Spirit Stones!” “One thousand one hundred!” “One thousand two hundred!” The bidding calls rose and fell
However, the efficacy of the Jasper Moon Fruit suffered from diminishing returns. The second fruit provided only half the potency of the first, and a third would yield merely a quarter. Compared to its exorbitant cost, repeated consumption was hardly worth the price. Yet, Wang Hao felt it was essential. If he could cultivate a
Furthermore, the Chaos Earth Seal had also successfully advanced, reaching the grade of a mid-tier spiritual artifact. Its power had increased significantly, though unfortunately, the runes inscribed upon it had not yet fully manifested. Wang Hao had also successfully entered the field of artifact refinement. With the high-level perspective granted by his elevated cultivation base,
“Speak freely!” “However, after Fifth Brother went into seclusion, the supply of second-grade pills was cut off. Although Uncle Yanfeng successfully advanced, his pill success rate isn’t high. He can only refine Qi Gathering Pills, which has led to a decrease in income! Especially the more profitable Vein Protection Pills and Obstacle Breaking Pills—they have
They were just a group of first-order demon beasts, and the fishing net was a mid-grade second-order magical tool. There was no need to worry about them breaking free. Moments later, one arrowfish after another was hauled up from the sea along with the net. “Only keep the head materials from the low-grade first-order ones;
On a small island not far from them, three groups of people were locked in a standoff. A young man among them angrily shouted at an old man, “Old Man Qi, what do you mean by this? Why did you stop the opening of the secret realm? Wasn’t it already agreed that your Qi family
Wang Wenmei turned to Wang Hao, her gaze searching his face. “You noticed it long ago, didn’t you?” “It’s obvious,” Wang Hao replied calmly. “Three distinct families, joining forces to act as one? That is no minor matter.” “What are you getting at, Fifth Brother?” “Opportunity has knocked.” Wang Hao raised a brow, glancing at
The group moved cautiously along the path, sensing the auras of several demonic beasts lurking nearby. They finally understood why the previous group had chosen to travel on foot rather than by flying sword. While flying was faster, it made one a beacon for every predator in the area. This ancient ruin had existed for
“Not good! They’re sending messages to others. There are seven or eight Foundation Establishment cultivators on that ship. We’re no match for them!” a member of the Qin family cried out in alarm. The Foundation Establishment family member also spoke up, urgency in his voice. “Elder Brother, they’ve already entered. Our family alone can’t drive
The two pushed the door open and stepped through a short passageway into a massive courtyard. Several spirit fields were laid out in a grid, but all were barren. Judging by the chaotic footprints stamped into the dirt, demon beasts had long ago ravaged whatever grew here. Rows of rooms lined either side of the
Li Derong studied the flickering energy barrier. “Although the grand formation’s power has diminished, we are only early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators. Breaking through it will still take a considerable amount of time!” She looked at Wang Hao. “Wang Hao, release your two spirit beasts to help. That will speed things up.” Wang Hao nodded and
“Are we still heading to the fourth floor?” “Of course we are. We can’t risk leaving anything behind,” Wang Hao said, pressing a jade slip against his forehead to scan its contents. “This slip records secret techniques for spirit mulberry cultivation and silkworm rearing. It’s perfect for establishing a family industry. The fourth floor was
Their guess had been correct. Wang Hao and the others were standing right in the middle of a Pill Cauldron Sect Spirit Medicine Garden. Finding it was largely thanks to Wang Hao. As they passed near the area, the edge of the garden had appeared on his internal map; otherwise, they would have missed it
Wang Hao withdrew his flames. It was a pity the red spider’s fur had completely burned away, rendering it worthless as a material. However, its legs were excellent and hadn’t suffered much damage. “Fifth Brother, you’re amazing! You instantly killed a mid-second-rank demon beast!” Wang Wenmei retrieved her flying sword, her eyes wide with admiration.
Four second-order Thunder Apes had locked onto the Qin Family’s early Foundation Establishment cultivator. The man released two Tier 2 talismans in quick succession, creating a brief opening to launch himself into the air. However, one of the apes leaped with terrifying speed, closing the distance in a single bound. A black horn on the
Having lost its prey right under its nose, the white bear grew even more furious, launching a barrage of frantic spell attacks at Qin Hu, Qi Li, and Wang Hao. This indiscriminate assault inadvertently allowed the others to escape further away. Wang Hao was utterly speechless. “I’m only at the early stage of Foundation Establishment.
“The intruder was a late-stage Foundation Establishment expert. He used a secret art to escape the White Bear, fled here, and crashed straight into the illusion barrier. Now, he’s dragged us in with him.” Wang Hao narrowed his eyes, dissecting the situation with cold precision. He set the wailing toddler aside and stepped into the
“Er…” Wang Hao scratched his head, looking anywhere but at her eyes. “You were dying in that timeline. If the illusion claimed your mind, your body in the real world would have perished. I had to kill you to wake you up.” “That’s easy for you to say,” Ji Xiaotang huffed, crossing her arms. “Why
True Monarch Scorching Sun waved a spectral hand, dismissing their grievances as if brushing away dust. “Hmph. Do not speak of fairness to the heavens, little friend. In the cultivation world, every harvest demands a price. Is that not the natural order?” The old ghost offered them a meaningful, piercing glance. “Consider the illusion array
Wang Hao inverted the storage ring, letting a waterfall of ancient legacy crash onto the cavern floor. He and Ji Xiaotang knelt amidst the pile, sifting through the debris of a fallen era. Beyond the cultivation manuals, the Pill Cauldron Sect’s alchemy archives brought Wang Hao the most joy. The inheritance extended all the way
Five years passed in silence. Wang Hao consumed five Jasper Moon Fruits in sequence, pacing his intake with surgical precision until his body developed a resistance and the rare treasures became no more effective than common pills. The result, however, was undeniable. He had smashed through the bottleneck of the Fifth Layer of Foundation Establishment.
“Our preparations for the Pill Cauldron Sect were woefully inadequate,” Wang Hao murmured, staring at the crater exit. “The clan fell into distress because of my greed. When I saw that golden entrance… I lost my head.” He smiled bitterly. In the face of a Nascent Soul inheritance, who could truly resist? “Don’t blame yourself,”
For the three rival clans, the expedition had dissolved into a slaughter. The Qin family had taken the brunt of it; their forces were all but extinguished, leaving only a handful of trembling Qi Refining disciples. Both of their Foundation Establishment elders had already been chewed apart by the ruin’s beasts. The Qi clan, however,
The Wood Demon froze, its emerald eyes flickering with a mixture of malice and calculation. Slowly, the aggressive vines withered back into the canopy. It had weighed the cost: if Wang Hao unleashed that fire, he would reduce the Spirit Medicine Garden to ash. For a creature of wood, these plants were not merely scenery;
Wang Yanping exhaled, a sound like a crumbling wall. The weight of the last few days seemed to physically compress him. “Eighth Brother, the interior was a slaughterhouse. High-level beasts everywhere. We got separated from Yanlang almost immediately.” He paused, unable to meet Wang Yanfeng’s eyes. “We searched for days. His transmission talisman is dead
Ji Xiaotang did not linger. In her haste to depart, she casually selected two storage bags from the pile of seven and vanished. That left five bags from the Qi clan massacre. Although Wang Hao had done the killing, Li Dedao understood the delicate dance of alliance. While he needed to secure resources for his
“Thank you, Fifth Brother!” Wang Wenwu snatched the heavy golden rod, his calloused hands stroking the cold metal with undisguised adoration. “A heavyweight Top-Grade Spirit Weapon. You have a sharp eye, Seventh Brother,” Wang Hao noted approvingly. “Check the inscription. What is it called?” Wang Wenwu hurriedly injected his spiritual power into the shaft. With
A dull boom reverberated through the stone chamber. Wang Hao coughed, waving away the acrid black smoke as he began the tedious task of scrubbing the charred Red Maple Furnace. The first attempt was a total loss. It was a humbling reminder of the gap between tiers. The White Lotus Pill required a delicate balance
“Wenyan, do we have a name? Who threw the first stone?” Wang Wenyan shook her head, her face drawn and shadowed by exhaustion. “We investigated immediately, Fifth Brother, but our reach is short. The attack was coordinated—nearly every small and medium-sized shop in the district slashed their prices overnight. It’s impossible to pinpoint the puppet
“Befriending outsiders? Helping them slaughter the Qi heirs?” a clan elder roared, his palm striking the table with a crack that echoed through the hall. Tea slopped over the rims of delicate porcelain. “This is a betrayal of the balance!” “He’s right!” another elder snarled, smelling blood in the water. “If you had eliminated both
“None left,” Wang Hao said, shaking his head with a practiced, regretful smile. “I merely had the fortune to stumble upon two fruits on a remote islet. My companions divided the tree amongst themselves long ago.” A flash of disappointment crossed the shopkeeper’s face. She couldn’t tell if he was lying or merely stubborn, but
Daoist Master Baoqing had extended an olive branch. The terms were simple: look after his lineage and legacy. It was a pragmatic transaction, fair and profitable. Of course, the title of disciple carried weight; it meant Wang Hao would be bound to the Treasure Clarity Pavilion, obligated to serve its interests. Tempted but cautious, Wang
Wang Hao watched the man endure the crowd’s ridicule for a moment longer. The situation was pitiful. With a flick of his wrist, he tossed a small bag of Spirit Stones onto the stall. “The seed. I’ll take it.” He didn’t wait for a reaction, turning and vanishing into the bustling market streams before the
After parting ways with Chen Qing, Wang Hao walked the bustling streets of the market, his thoughts a quiet counterpoint to the noise around him. Since stepping onto the path of cultivation, his journey had been remarkably smooth. He had techniques, pills, and luck. Every ambush had turned into a harvest; every exploration yielded treasure.
“Since that’s the case, I’ll accept this disciple.” Zou Renhe’s face instantly lit up with relief and joy. “Thank you, Master!” He then tugged urgently at Zou Yu’s sleeve. “Girl, don’t just stand there. Kneel and pay respects to your Master!” “Disciple Zou Yu pays respects to Master!” The young girl was sensible for her
“The family has trained several First Rank alchemists in recent years,” Wang Yanzhao noted, his tone optimistic. “It is perfect timing. With the Pill Cauldron Sect’s inheritance, our alchemy division is poised to reach a new level.” “Wenhao,” Wang Guang’an interjected, looking at the younger man. “You have worked hard these past few years, but
“Fifth Brother? Why are you here?” The young girl’s jaw dropped in surprise. Then, realization dawned, and a shadow of disappointment crossed her face. “You came to see Yu’er, didn’t you?” “You call me Fifth Brother, yet you assume I cannot visit you simply for your own sake?” Wang Hao laughed, scanning her aura. She
“What happened?” Wang Hao asked, his voice low as he followed the two elders into the main hall. Wang Yanzhao turned, his expression grave. He held out a token glowing with a cold, cyan light. The characters for “Qingyuan” were carved deeply into its surface, pulsing with authority. “The Qingyuan Sect has issued a Conscription
Two days later, the martial arts training ground at Wang Family Ridge was occupied by a ragged line of Qi Refining cultivators. Their motley attire betrayed their origins: the four vassal families of Green Bull Market. The Qian and Liu families were each led by an elder at the Ninth Layer of Qi Refining, their
Eight massive banner flags, planted at the cardinal points of the Bagua formation, snapped violently in the wind. At a signal, the Foundation Establishment disciples of the Qingyuan Sect flew to their designated positions. They poured their spiritual power into the staffs, igniting the fabric with blinding radiance. Under the surge of energy, the runes
The Lu clan of Sharp Sand Island had survived for nearly a thousand years. Through generations of struggle, they had amassed over a dozen Foundation Establishment cultivators, including three late-stage experts. Yet, the Golden Core remained an elusive dream, blocked by the lack of an inherited technique. When a group of Demon Cultivators sought refuge
The Demon Cultivator sneered, flicking his wrist. Two dark figures materialized from his storage bag, landing heavily on the ground. They were Evil Corpses—the reanimated remains of Foundation Establishment cultivators slain in previous ambushes. Though devoid of intelligence, they retained their former cultivation strength and were refined into bodies of steel, impervious to pain and
“Senior Li, hold off the old one! I will handle the other two!” Wang Hao roared, his voice cutting through the chaotic spiritual pressure. He wasted no time, slashing his sword toward Zeng Qiang. “Your life ends here!” In the same breath, he summoned Yaya and Xiaobai. “Keep the corpses occupied!” Yaya, now a mid-grade
Li Chengguo shared a surname with the patriarch of the Li family, but they shared no such kinship in destiny. He was a mere rogue cultivator who, after stumbling into Foundation Establishment, had wasted half his life without a proper inheritance. Desperation had driven him to Zeng Qiang’s banner twenty years ago, and while the
“Fellow Daoists, the battle for Sharp Sand Island is over,” Lan Yun announced, her voice calm amidst the wreckage. The male Qingyuan Sect cultivator beside her nodded in confirmation. “We are now in the mop-up phase. Please, rest on the warship and await True Monarch Baili’s return.” Wang Hao frowned. “True Monarch Baili hasn’t returned?
“What? You’re saying this is the Burning Heaven Sect’s doing, not some random demonic uprising?” Wang Longyou stood up, his face pale with shock. Patriarch Wang Guang’an paced the floor of the main hall, his expression grim. “The Southern Sea is divided strictly. We are in the heartland of the Righteous Path. How could a
Wang Longyou bowed deeply to the old patriarch, his expression grave. “Granduncle, the family cannot be left entirely stripped of its Foundation Establishment cultivators. The situation remains murky. If we are merely chasing shadows and panicking over groundless rumors, the cost of abandonment would be catastrophic. We have spent centuries building our foundation here in
Before dawn, in a secluded valley deep within Wang Family Ridge, Wang Hao and Patriarch Wang Guang’an stood before thirty-one young cultivators. The air was heavy with the damp chill of morning, matching the somber mood of the gathered youth. “Many of you are still young,” Wang Guang’an began, his voice low but carrying clearly
“It isn’t a refusal, merely a delay,” Chen Qing explained, her voice heavy with fatigue. “We lost over a dozen Foundation Establishment cultivators in a single disaster. To replace them, the Sect needs to refine at least three batches of Foundation Establishment Pills. But look at the state of us: the Second Elder is critically
Upon returning to the family estate, Wang Hao immediately set to work. He first refined a fresh batch of Foundation Establishment Pills, then arranged for his uncle, Wang Yanzhi, to enter seclusion for his breakthrough. Only once the logistics were settled did he seek out the Clan Head, Wang Yanzhao. “Old Wang, I’m back,” Wang
Wang Hao, seasoned in the art of deception, spun yet another lie without batting an eye. “Old Wang, I forgot to mention something. During the last extermination campaign against the demonic cultivators, Li Yaozu and I stumbled upon a hidden lair. We found three Foundation Establishment Pills inside. The Li family claimed two, and I
The Burning Heaven Sect dominated the territories south of the Qingyuan Sect. While their land holdings were slightly smaller, their hunger was far greater. Their headquarters sat atop a Third-Grade High-Tier Spiritual Vein—a respectable foundation, but one that was already groaning under the weight of four Golden Core cultivators. This scarcity was the root of
“Everyone, settle down,” Wang Hao said, his voice cutting through the anxious murmurs of the clan hall. “Think about it. According to the scouts, six families have mobilized to attack Green Bull Market. That is over twenty Foundation Establishment cultivators, backed by a late-stage expert from the Burning Heaven Sect.” He swept his gaze across
Lei Liheng insisted on taking the main assault, his motivation transparent: greed. The coalition had agreed beforehand that the vanguard hitting the main target would face the stiffest resistance. In exchange for shouldering that risk, they would receive an extra ten percent of the spoils and the right of first refusal on all captured treasures.
“Lock onto your opponents! Do not let a single one escape!” Wang Hao’s command echoed through the chaos. Since the Gu Family had dared to plot against Green Bull Market, Wang Hao intended to send them on their way to the Yellow Springs. The second wave of attacks crashed down, and several more Gu clansmen
“Hahaha! They’re crumbling! Pour it on! Kill them all! Avenge the Elder!” A late-stage Qi Refining cultivator from the Gu Clan screamed like a madman, firing his spirit crossbow wildly at Wang Hao’s position. Between shots, he frantically stuffed Spirit Pills into his mouth, forcing his meridians to churn out more spiritual power. “What do
“Tenth Brother,” Wang Yanpo stood to the side, his voice trembling slightly. “Yanpeng was unlucky. He… he was hit in the head by a fragment of a Magical Artifact.” As soon as the words left his mouth, he felt a gaze burning into him. He looked up to see Wang Hao staring him down with
“They must have anticipated this. That’s the only reason they sent us to attack Black Wind Mountain and Clear Dew Peak while they took the easy wins. They never had good intentions!” Wang Yanzhi spat the words out, his voice thick with resentment. The death of his kinsman still weighed heavily on his heart, a
Giant Wood Peak stood as the stronghold of the Si Family. Towering over three thousand feet and spanning thirty miles across, the mountain sat atop a Second-Grade Mid-Grade spiritual vein. While not massive, the vein was potent enough to nurture a rich ecosystem of resources. Lei Liheng, fresh from his victory over the Gu Family
Gu Liyong let out a mournful wail, his body trembling as he delivered the nightmare news. “Two days ago… Lei Liheng led five Foundation Establishment experts and over thirty late-stage Qi Refining cultivators to attack the Red Maple Lake formation. I don’t know what sorcery they used, but they breached the array in less than
Even if Ji Shuguang hadn’t issued the order, the cultivators of Maple Leaf Market would have mobilized anyway. Caution was the first rule of survival. Leaving two Foundation Establishment experts to guard the Ye Family home base and the injured Gu Liyong to recuperate, the remaining seven experts followed Ji Shuguang, racing toward the Si
Li Yaozu’s eyes gleamed with sudden realization. “The Si Family stronghold was empty because they stripped it bare. The real treasure isn’t on the mountain—it’s right there, on that boat. Do we take them down?” Wang Longyou’s expression was grave as he weighed the risks. “We failed to exterminate the Gu Family completely, and a
Si Zhijie and Si Zhiheng stared at Wang Hao, their eyes brimming with grief and icy hatred. They knew their family was on the brink of annihilation. Si Zhijie’s hands blurred as he wove hand seals. Green light erupted from his palms, coalescing into a colossal dragon composed entirely of poisonous miasma. With a silent
Si Zhiheng’s gaze drifted toward the aerial battle. He intended to lend his spirit beast a hand and slaughter Wang Hao’s butterflies. Once Wang Hao’s pets were dead, even if the man himself escaped the explosion, he would face a hopeless two-against-one scenario. But the moment his attention shifted, a figure burst from the billowing
Wang Hao scanned the contents of his Storage Bag, his hand hovering over another stack of talismans. Suddenly, his gaze landed on two dormant figures in the corner of the spatial pocket. The Second-Grade Ape Puppets. He had looted these from Huang Youcheng back in the day. Since he lacked the skills to refine or
I need to heal. Fast. Wang Hao sat amidst the ruin of the battlefield, his breath shallow. The captured True Sun Flame was dormant for now, trapped within his Spirit Weapon, but it was a ticking time bomb. If he didn’t absorb it completely soon, it might backlash, and he would repeat Si Zhiheng’s fatal
Burning Heaven Sect, Main Peak Sha Dinshan sat cross-legged in the center of the grand hall, his breathing slow and rhythmic. Suddenly, the heavy doors burst open. An elderly Golden Core cultivator in crimson robes stormed in. His face was a map of deep wrinkles, marking him as a man of at least four hundred
By consolidating their forces into a single stronghold, the three families had effectively secured their survival. If the Maple Leaf Market coalition dared to split their troops now, they would lack the power to crack the Grand Formation. Even if they committed their entire army to the siege, the Lei family could hold out for
“A brilliant move!” He Junyi clapped his hands, his eyes gleaming with approval. “If we withdraw, the Zhao and Cheng families will be paralyzed by paranoia. They’ll terrify themselves thinking we’re razing their undefended spiritual mountains. We leave a few scouts behind, and the moment they stick their heads out of that tortoise shell, we
The Five Elements Entrapment Formation was originally designed for hunting demon beasts, but it was robust enough to temporarily plug the breach in the defensive line. Although it couldn’t hold Foundation Establishment cultivators indefinitely, Wang Hao and Li Derong had no intention of idling. Even if they couldn’t kill one or two enemies, they could
Despite his bluster, Ye Jingshan was wary of Wang Hao. As a cultivator in the Late Foundation Establishment stage, Ye Jingshan possessed only one Top-Grade Spirit Weapon, one Mid-Grade defensive artifact, and a lowly Low-Grade flying sword. Wang Hao, on the other hand, was a walking armory. The three artifacts he had currently deployed were
The dust had barely settled before the casualty reports began to roll in. The numbers were grim: nearly twenty cultivators were down. The three flanks defended by Wang Yanzhao, Wang Longyou, and Li Yaozu had held relatively firm. Their sections of the Grand Formation hadn’t breached, meaning their casualties were light—mostly injuries sustained from the
After a mere two hours of respite, the cultivators of Maple Leaf Market returned to the front lines, launching yet another assault on the Grand Formation. For cultivators, darkness was no hindrance; night and day were one and the same. Moreover, the brilliant flashes of exploding spells illuminated the battlefield, casting a stark, flickering glare
Gu Lizhan stood at the rear of the Maple Leaf Market formation, his expression an unreadable mask. Yet, deep down, a cold satisfaction simmered. The Gu family had not avenged their dead today, true. But Maple Leaf Market had bled—heavily. For Gu Lizhan, this disaster was the spark of hope his family needed to rise
Wang Hao turned his attention to the fourth plot of Gold Soil. [Status: Mystic Wonder Fruit Tree] Stage: Seed Progress: 03 Months, 10 Days until Germination. This tree was the linchpin of his future plans for his spirit beasts. The Mystic Wonder Fruit was far more potent than any Beast Nurturing Pill; it possessed the
“Fine, fine. When I have a moment, I’ll go take a look,” Wang Hao assured him. “The rules in the Clan School are well-established now, and you’ve seen the results yourself. You can rest easy about Wenyue being there. With you as the Family Head and her father, who would dare bully her?” “Ah, you’ve
Chapter 181: The Wang Clan Members The expedition team was, once again, led by Wang Hao. He was accompanied by two other Foundation Establishment cultivators, one of whom was Wang Longyou. Wang Longyou was chosen specifically for his extensive history with the Qingyuan Sect; he knew their protocols and people, making him an ideal liaison.
Chapter 182: Nascent Soul Thunder Tribulation Once Wang Zhi and his granddaughter had departed, Wang Longyou and the other clansmen stepped out from the back room. “That old man, Wang Zhi, has quite a few tricks up his sleeve,” Wang Longyou remarked, his gaze lingering on the door. “I met him once years ago at
Chapter 183: Golden Core Verbal Battle Wang Hao and the other Foundation Establishment cultivators watched the sky in stunned silence. The Qi Refining clansmen were faring far worse; several were trembling uncontrollably, their spirits crushed by the terrifying might of the brewing Heavenly Thunder. The power of this Tribulation was simply too vast for them
Chapter 184: Master Canghai Sha Dingshan offered a contemptuous sneer. He slapped the Spirit Beast Bag at his waist, and a massive shadow erupted into the sky—a Two-Headed Python. “A Tier 3 High-Grade Demon Beast? When did the Blazing Heaven Sect’s python advance to such a level?” True Monarch Baili’s face drained of color. “Alas…”
Chapter 185: Golden Core Self-Destruction The enemy cultivator reeled, his mind shattered by the mental spike of the Soul-Splitting Awl. He didn’t die instantly, but his defenses collapsed. Wang Hao didn’t give him a second chance. Schwing! His spirit sword flashed, moving fast enough to trigger a sonic boom. The man’s head flew from his
Chapter 186: The Curtain Falls There was no time for hesitation. With a long, mournful sigh, Du Guangchao spun the giant yellow bowl in his hands, aiming it once more at Sha Dingshan and his allies. A sandstorm erupted from the vessel, forming a massive, gritty barrier that ground against the incoming attacks, dissipating the
Chapter 187: Grave Soil “Stay sharp. Do not separate,” Wang Hao warned, his voice low. “It would be a tragedy to survive the enemy only to be cut down by a blood-crazed Qingyuan disciple.” Wang Hao couldn’t help but speculate on the Qingyuan Sect with the darkest of intentions. Given their history, they were entirely
Chapter 188: Ten-Year Development Plan “Junior Sister!” Another cultivator from the Qingyuan Sect approached. Wang Hao looked over and recognized Chen Qing. Chen Qing shot Wang Hao a subtle glance. Wang Hao caught the hint immediately and feigned ignorance of their prior acquaintance. “Junior Sister Mu,” Chen Qing said, stepping between them. “I am just
Chapter 189: Nine Pills Golden Liquid Following the implementation of the encouraged childbirth policy, the Wang Clan had welcomed 100 new cultivators into its ranks. Although Wang Guang’an had taken over a dozen of the most promising talents overseas, the main branch still retained 80 new bloodlines. This number was increasing by more than ten
Chapter 190: Five Years Qingniu Fang, Wang Family Ridge. Five years had passed since the great war. In that time, Wang Hao’s prestige had soared to new heights. Riding this wave of momentum, he pushed forward with aggressive, sweeping reforms. These weren’t blind changes. He was tangibly improving the clan’s welfare, leaving the old guard
Chapter 191: The Old Uncle The Wang Clan’s mission board frequently posted requests for hunting Demon Beasts. These combat missions were lucrative, offering significantly higher Contribution Points and Spirit Stones than mundane tasks. Even without a specific mission, a clan member could venture into the wilds, hunt a beast, and turn in the carcass for
Chapter 192: Falling Phoenix Valley The chaos had a silver lining. As hordes of Rogue Cultivators swarmed the outer edges of the Broken Origin Mountain Range, they inadvertently pushed the boundary between human and demon territories deeper into the wild. For the Five Families of Green Cattle Market, this was a strategic windfall. If they
Chapter 193: Spirit Milk The jade bottle Wang Wenzhu used was a High-Grade First-Order Magical Artifact, and the water wall it produced was formidable on its own. Reinforced by the Ice Seal Talisman, its defensive power exceeded that of a standard High-Grade technique. The wolf’s wind blades shredded the first two layers of defense and
Chapter 194: The Blue Ghost Spider “Sister Wenzhu, are you absolutely sure the Blue Ghost Spider is here?” Wang Wenjiang asked, wiping snake blood from his blade after slicing a three-foot venomous serpent in two. Wang Wenzhu peered into the dense foliage. “Positive. Blue Ghost Spiders love this exact environment. A rogue cultivator friend of
Chapter 195: Discovering a Spirit Stone Mine “Sweep the perimeter. Secure anything of value. We leave immediately!” Wang Hao commanded, his eyes scanning the darkening canopy. “And remember, handle those Blue Ghost Spider eggs with extreme care. That species has decent potential; they would make excellent spirit beasts for each of you.” They had lingered
Chapter 196: Who is Mining the Spirit Stone Vein? The Spirit Stones used by cultivators did not come out of the ground in neat, uniform rectangles. In nature, they were raw ore—large, irregular chunks of crystal embedded in rock. The breathing of Wang Hao’s group grew heavy. “A Spirit Stone vein?” In the cultivation world,
Chapter 197: Tang Qingfeng In the world of cultivation, the weak were prey to the strong. Treasures belonged to those with the strength to hold them. Wang Hao was not a man burdened by misplaced mercy. With the Mother-Child Azure Light Sword in hand, he ventured deeper into the tunnel. Moments later, two Qi Refining
Chapter 198: Annihilating the Tang Family “Agreed. If we are going to do this, we do it thoroughly,” Wang Yanzhao declared, his voice hard. “We move immediately. Every member of the Tang family who knows about the mine must be silenced. If we delay, the Tang clan will notice the lack of communication from the
Chapter 199: Refining Puppet Beasts In the early years, the Wang Clan was destitute. Cultivators had to scatter to the four winds just to earn a few Spirit Stones. But since Wang Hao’s rise, the clan’s finances had stabilized. Now, they were short on manpower, not money. The two elders stared at the raw ore,
Chapter 200: Mining the Spirit Stone Vein Six months had passed. The annihilation of the Tang family caused a stir initially, turning the already quiet Falling Phoenix Market into a ghost town. But with the Qingyuan Sect’s gates sealed tight, no authority came to investigate. The few surviving Tang disciples were scattered, weak, and terrified
Chapter 201: Puppet Mining “It seems we must trouble you again,” Wang Longyou said, escorting Wang Hao to the door of the council hall. Wang Yanzhao was buried in clan administration, and Wang Longyou was preparing for deep seclusion. The duty of transporting the clansmen and the puppets to the secret mine naturally fell to
Chapter 202: Golden Core Formation Phenomenon “We dare not!” “Good.” Wang Hao nodded, tossing two Storage Bags to the group. “These contain daily necessities. Go excavate your own cave dwellings. Keep them clustered together; if you spread out too much, support will be slow to arrive in an emergency.” Once the juniors departed to stake
Chapter 203: True Monarch Yulang “What is happening? Why is there a vortex of Spiritual Qi appearing out of nowhere?” a Qi Refining cultivator asked, shielding his eyes from the glare. Wanxiang City was built atop a Fourth-Order Middle-Grade Spirit Vein. The ambient energy here was so dense that a mere Golden Core breakthrough shouldn’t
Chapter 204: Clan Grand Competition Many shops in Wanxiang City hired rogue alchemists. Zhang Mingxiang had survived this way for years, but ‘surviving’ was the ceiling. With the meager salary these shops offered, buying a Foundation Establishment Pill was a pipe dream. The shop owners were shrewd. They paid just enough to keep you fed,
Chapter 205: Distributing Foundation Establishment Pills The Grand Competition results were accepted without complaint, but the direct awarding of a Foundation Establishment Pill to Wang Wencai sparked controversy. Why did he deserve such a treasure without fighting for it? Few dared to voice their dissent directly to the elders, but whispers of unfairness rippled through
Chapter 206: Three People Foundation Establishment “You really dare to dream big,” Wang Yanzhi laughed, shaking his head. “But you’re right—you have a real shot at the Golden Core. Tenth Uncle, on the other hand… I am content with Foundation Establishment. My ambition ends here. I will spend the rest of my life serving the
Chapter 207: Golden Core Formed After the three newly ascended cultivators departed, Wang Yanzhao turned to Wang Hao. “How should we arrange their duties? Do you have any suggestions?” Wang Hao considered the map of their territories in his mind. “The Qingniu Market has lacked a Foundation Establishment guardian from our clan for years, and
Chapter 208: Golden Core Cultivator Wang Guang’an On the periphery, Li Dedao barked orders for his clan to evacuate, but his gaze remained fixed on the Danfu Pavilion, burning with undisguised envy. The Wang family wasn’t just mass-producing Foundation Establishment experts anymore; they were about to birth a Golden Core powerhouse. Since Li Derong’s return,
Chapter 209: Audience with a Nascent Soul Mindful of the massive commotion he had caused, Wang Guang’an wasted no time. He rose into the air, flying out of the ruined Danfu Pavilion and landing directly in front of Ye Yunjun. He cupped his hands in a deep, respectful salute. “Fellow Daoist, your protection and guidance
Chapter 210: Leasing an Island Wang Guang’an weighed his options. The “dangerous mission” Ye Yunjun mentioned was likely a death trap. As the Wang family’s only Golden Core cultivator, he was the pillar of the clan; he could not afford to take reckless risks. That left only one option: repaying the 200,000 Spirit Stones. He
Chapter 211: Family Inventory “I don’t have that many Spirit Stones on hand, Fellow Daoist Chen. Can I settle the payment with other goods?” “Certainly, but we will handle the appraisal. Naturally, if you are unsatisfied with our valuation, you are under no obligation to sell.” Wang Guang’an nodded and retrieved two Foundation Establishment Pills.
Chapter 212: Foundation Establishment Sixth Layer The “Childbirth Incentive Policy” had fundamentally altered the social ecology of the Wang clan. In the past, cultivators rarely married before the age of thirty, dedicating their prime years entirely to the Dao. But now, clan members with four or five spiritual roots, seeing no hope of reaching Foundation
Chapter 213: Wang Guang’an Returns Wang Hao patted their heads with affection. “Alright, alright, stop pushing. I’m getting your food now!” He retrieved two Biyue Qionghua Fruits from his storage bag. Now that the Illusion Moon Butterflies had advanced to become Second Rank Middle Grade Demon Beasts, their bodies could withstand the potent medicinal energy
Chapter 214: Widely Inviting Guests Congratulatory gifts were merely the appetizer—quick money that came in a sudden burst but would not flow again. The true value of declaring the Wang family a Golden Core power lay in the long-term geopolitical benefits. The Qingyuan Sect would be forced to cede territory; they could not expect a
Chapter 215: Restructuring “Our next order of business concerns the Family Law and the discipline of the Clan.” Wang Guang’an’s voice was calm, yet it carried an edge that silenced the hall. “First, we must address the excess of Qi Refining Elders. In the days of our ancestors, the family possessed only one or two
Chapter 216: Some of You Have Let Success Go to Your Heads The announcement of the new stipend standards struck the Council Hall into silence. Expressions shifted rapidly as mental abacuses clicked furiously in every mind. Currently, a family Elder received a stipend of one hundred Spirit Stones. Even if the stipend for a Deacon
Chapter 217: Jin Heng’s Visit After Wang Guang’an departed, Wang Yanzhao stood up and said, “I trust you all understand the Ancestor’s intentions. I need not say more. The Golden Core Grand Ceremony is imminent. This is the single most important event for the Wang family right now. The appointments for the new positions will
Chapter 218: The Purple Void Secret Realm “The Great War between Immortals and Demons? I have heard whispers of such an era, but I always assumed they were mere legends. Are you saying they are true?” Wang Guang’an asked, his interest piqued. “They are real,” Jin Heng confirmed solemnly. “I do not know the specifics,
Chapter 219: Offering a Treasure “Since the Ancestor has made his decision, we will not object. However, when you finalize the agreement with Jin Heng, you must squeeze him for more benefits. Specifically, we need the Luofeng Market. That is where the family’s secret Spirit Stone mine is located; we must hold the title deed
Chapter 220: Life Spirit Fire The Fire Jade Fungus was, in and of itself, a rare treasure. For cultivators possessing Fire Attribute Spiritual Roots, consuming this herb could purify their constitution and permanently boost their cultivation speed, however slightly. Even a fractional increase over a lifetime of cultivation was invaluable. Wang Hao would have paid
Chapter 221: The Underground Grotto Wang Hao’s heart began to race. If he could obtain the Life Spirit Fire, his chances of breaking through to become a Third Rank Alchemist would skyrocket. “Done,” Wang Hao said, suppressing his excitement and keeping his voice steady. “If your words are true, I agree to this deal. However,
Chapter 222: The Unusual Demon Beasts “One hundred zhang underground? You, a Qi Refining cultivator, can burrow that deep?” Wang Guang’an asked, his tone laced with skepticism. He Qing bowed respectfully. “Senior, at that time, this Junior was being hunted by a Second Rank Demon Beast. I had no choice but to push my Earth
Chapter 223: Blood Hedgehogs and Short-Eared Rabbits They wasted no time. The duo quickly located a cave inhabited by Demon Beasts. Above the entrance, a large luminescent crystal cast a pale light over patches of shrubs that stood waist-high. A careful inspection revealed gnaw marks on the branches—the telltale sign of feeding. Wang Hao extended
Chapter 224: Retribution Wang Hao couldn’t help but be overjoyed. He turned to Wang Guang’an, his voice trembling with excitement. “Ancestor, there is no mistake. That is the Life Spirit Fire! It matches the ancient descriptions perfectly!” He stepped forward, ready to collect the flame, but a heavy hand clamped down on his shoulder. “Wait.”
Chapter 225: Slaying the Vine Demon The Vine Demon had gorged itself for thousands of years, growing fat on the vitality of the land. Yet, this gluttony was its curse; by destroying the Spirit Vein, it had severed its own path to advancement. It was a prisoner of its own greed, trapped in this dark
Chapter 226: Body Seizing Wang Hao flew forward, closing the distance to Wang Guang’an. With his vision obscured by smoke and fire, it was safer to stick close to the Golden Core cultivator. Who knew what other formidable Demon Beasts lurked in this subterranean world? “Ancestor, that demon should be dead now, right?” Wang Guang’an
Chapter 227: The Gui Ran Sect “Ancestor, rest assured. My soul has always been stronger than the average cultivator’s. That Vine Demon was already damaged; how could a remnant soul possibly defeat me?” Wang Hao said with a reassuring smile. “By the way, Ancestor, I devoured a portion of its memories. I know the history
Chapter 228: Underground River “Can a carp Demon Beast truly grow to the Second Rank?” Wang Hao stared at the two-zhang-long carcass floating in the water, perplexed. Typically, cultivation clans raised these Spirit Fish as livestock, harvesting them at the First Rank. He had never heard of anyone wasting resources to raise a carp to
Chapter 229: Flood Dragon “A Xuan Yin Python. Indeed, it is just a hair’s breadth away from advancing to the Third Rank!” Wang Guang’an identified the beast instantly. His hands moved in a blur, casting a shimmering golden net that sealed the fissure, cutting off the serpent’s retreat. This was the Demon Trapping Net, an
Chapter 230: Spirit Vein and Cave Dwelling The binding power of a Blood Oath was not absolute. If the Xuan Yin Python ever surpassed Wang Guang’an in cultivation rank, it could shatter the bond by paying a heavy price in blood essence. Wang Guang’an, however, was unconcerned. Demon Beasts advanced at a glacial pace compared
Chapter 231: Song Churan Moments later, the duo stepped into a cavern dwelling that was breathtakingly vast. The ceiling soared over twenty zhang overhead, supported by massive white pillars carved with coiling dragons. But the true marvel was the roof itself—it was the bottom of the underground lake. There was no stone barrier, only a
Chapter 232: The Sword Qi Dispute As the civil war raged, the opinion of the Sect’s third Nascent Soul cultivator, Song Churan, became the tipping point. But Song Churan looked at the two men who professed to love her and saw only strangers. The warm youths of her memory had twisted into cold-blooded warlords, willing
Chapter 233: Nascent Soul Inheritance For a long time, the two men stood silently before the portrait, paying their respects to the tragic beauty of a bygone era. Finally, they turned their attention to the rest of the room. Unlike the previous chambers, there were no scattered artifacts here—only the essentials of daily life. However,
Chapter 234: Divine Ability Fruit “Regardless of how much we harvest, it is pure profit for the Wang family.” Wang Guang’an held the Purple Void Token in his hand, his eyes shining with satisfaction. He had already secured two Nascent Soul cultivation methods and a map of a legendary secret realm. To ask for more
Chapter 235: Water Spirit Essence Milk Wang Guang’an paced the chamber, his mind racing with future possibilities. “These plans… they will take nearly a century to execute. If I hadn’t formed my Golden Core, I wouldn’t dare dream of such expansion. Even after ceding Qingniu and Luofeng to us, the Qingyuan Sect still controls eight
Chapter 236: Dealing with He Qing “Ancestor, have no fear. Look at the stalactite—it is still plump and moist. It has not dried up,” Wang Hao said, pointing to the ceiling. “The Water Spirit Essence Milk will continue to condense, though the rate will be significantly slower than before.” Wang Guang’an observed it closely for
Chapter 237: Wind Escape In an instant, the expressions of the five elderly clansmen shifted through a kaleidoscope of emotions—worry, shock, and finally, wild, disbelief-tinged joy. Before they could stammer out a refusal or a polite deferral, Wang Guang’an raised his hand, silencing the room. His voice was heavy with authority. “I know what you
Chapter 238: Entertainment City Typically, a Golden Core Grand Ceremony—or even a Foundation Establishment celebration—was not a profit-making venture. The host family prioritized prestige and influence over Spirit Stones. In fact, after accounting for the lavish banquets and gifts required to save face, most ceremonies operated at a loss. But the Wang family was different.
Chapter 239: Wang Wenyue “The name ‘Qingniu Market’ has already taken root. Why change it?” Wang Hao chuckled lightly. “Do you think people will forget my Ancestor is a Golden Core cultivator just because his name isn’t plastered on the gate?” “Of course not!” Lei Liheng exclaimed, his eyes wide with exaggerated sincerity. “Senior Wang’s
Chapter 240: The Long Road, Accompanied Only by the Sword “The road is long, accompanied only by the sword.” Wang Wenyue repeated the phrase, savoring the melancholic weight of the words. She looked up at her brother, her eyes searching. “Brother, your cultivation has advanced so rapidly these years. Aside from managing the clan, I
Chapter 241: The Golden Core Assembly, Part One The gift-giving ceremony was a marathon of opulence. Due to the staggering number of guests, the segment stretched from the first light of dawn well into the afternoon. Low-level Rogue Cultivators watched, star-struck, as a parade of treasures they had only heard of in legends was presented
Chapter 242: The Golden Core Assembly, Part Two At that moment, a zither melody suddenly echoed from the rooftop opposite the sermon platform in the plaza. The music began as a faint whisper, gradually intensifying before abruptly ending. The listeners felt as if they had journeyed through towering mountains and flowing streams, resting by clear
Chapter 243: The Ye Family’s Purpose The following morning, after a night of well-earned rest, the core members of the Wang family gathered in the Council Hall. It was time to present the final tally of the Golden Core Assembly. By every metric, the event had reached a state of Perfection. Not only had they
Chapter 244: Not a Single Spirit Stone Leaves Wang Guang’an pondered for a moment. “Fellow Daoist, you should know the value of Foundation Establishment Pills. My Wang family’s foundation is shallow; we truly have no spares to offer!” With his skills as a third-tier alchemist, refining six Pills from a single core was simple. The
Chapter 245: Golden Core Quality Wang Guang’an’s expression turned peculiar. “To think Ye Jingtao actually managed to pull on the coattails of True Monarch Yu Lang. It seems the Twin Dragon Mountain branch of the Ye family still has a glimmer of hope for prosperity.” “Who knows?” Wang Hao shrugged, his tone analytical. “The overseas
Chapter 246: Hosting the Auction “If I go overseas, does that mean I won’t be able to see Mother and Father?” Wang Wenyue asked, clearly torn. She was tempted by the prospect of faster cultivation, but she couldn’t bear the thought of leaving her parents behind. “They will stay here with the main branch for
Chapter 247: The Huang Family of Tengyun Ridge “My fortune may be modest, but it is more than enough for this spear. One thousand, seven hundred!” the elderly Rogue Cultivator sneered. The burly man slammed his fist down, his face flushed purple with rage. “Two thousand Spirit Stones! Keep bidding, you old ghost! If you
Chapter 248: Top Grade Spirit Weapon Wang Hao examined the Yin Sha Thunder Talismans through his Divine Sense. Silver arcs of electricity danced across their dark, inscribed surfaces. A second-rank, High Grade talisman packed the destructive force of a full-power strike from a peak, ninth-layer Foundation Establishment cultivator. Thunder-attribute talismans were universally recognized for their
Chapter 249: Golden Core Cultivation Method Wang Hao swept his gaze across the breathless crowd. “The fourth lot is the item I know many of you have crossed mountains and rivers to see: two Foundation Establishment Pills!” “Ha! Exactly as I predicted!” a Rogue Cultivator on the ground floor boasted to his companion. But a
Chapter 250: Joint Bidding Standing on the high platform, Wang Hao swept his gaze over the Foundation Establishment cultivators. He took in their expressions, sighing inwardly. The moment this auction concluded, a storm of bloodshed would engulf the region. Some of these cultivators were destined to Perish before the sun rose twice. Yet, Wang Hao
Chapter 251: The Unconventional and Innovative Brothel Taking advantage of the one-hundred-mile buffer zone, many cultivators carrying heavy treasures stopped to frantically disguise themselves. They swapped robes, altered their bone structure, and changed their auras, desperate to slip through the dragnet waiting in the wilderness. But as the mortal saying went: When the priest climbs
Chapter 252: The Patriarch Leads the Charge “The Supreme Elder is wise!” A chorus of agreement echoed through the Grand Council Hall. If a Golden Core master like Wang Guang’an was willing to personally shoulder the burden of clan reproduction, what possible excuse could the Foundation Establishment experts offer? Even the most arrogant, self-proclaimed geniuses
Chapter 253: Phoenix Tail Chicken The two Qi Condensation juniors stared at the distant forest, their eyes wide with envy as they felt the residual aura of the second-rank spirit beast. They didn’t dare speak out of turn to Wang Hao, silently returning to their task of felling timber to construct a temporary base camp.
Chapter 254: Purple Crystal Grape Wine Wang Hao expanded his Divine Sense and began to sweep the southern peak. Within moments, he found what he was looking for. Leaning heavily against the trunk of a withered, ancient tree grew a massive Purple Crystal Grapevine. The main vine was thick enough to require two grown men
Chapter 255: Wang Wenyu and Wang Yanzong Wang Wencai rushed into the cave, his face a mask of grievance. The moment he spotted Wang Hao, he began to complain. “Fifth Brother! I barely exchanged two moves with that Fire-Spitting Bull before your spirit beast charged in and bit its throat out! It ate the entire
Chapter 256: The Eight Directions Seeking Formation Wang Longyou’s expression hardened into a scowl. “I sent you here to assist Wang Hao in clearing out the Demon Beasts, yet look at you—you reek of alcohol!” “Let it go, Sixth Great-Uncle,” Wang Hao interjected, stepping in to defend his cousin. “Wencai worked hard all night; he
Chapter 257: Carving the Array Patterns The Spiritual Qi at the periphery of Chicken Cage Ridge was not abundant enough; even a Third Rank seed could not grow to Third Rank here. However, its growth rate was still much faster than that of a First Rank seed. Even if it ultimately only grew into a
Chapter 258: Testing the Grand Formation Wang Hao swept his gaze over the renovations. The original cave mouth had been expanded into a foyer that forked into two distinct tunnels. The left passage led to a massive warehouse, stretching over a thousand feet in length and a hundred in width. The finish here was crude;
Chapter 259: Twin Tiger Mountain “The power of this array is impressive,” Wang Longyou remarked, watching the mist swirl. “An ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator would find it nearly impossible to breach.” Wang Hao nodded critically. “The defense is passable, but the offensive output is lacking. If a determined Foundation Establishment cultivator wanted to flee, they
Chapter 260: Guarding the Mine Sun Erniu leaned forward, his eyes wide with hope. “Senior, does this mean I can bring my parents? My wife and children too?” “You may,” Wang Yanxing replied, his tone strictly business. “However, the Wang clan supports no idlers. If they come, they work. If they contribute nothing, they must
Chapter 261: Returning to Wanxiang City Wang Hao was satisfied with Wang Yanzhong’s declaration of loyalty. With a wave of his hand, he produced several prepared Storage Bags and placed them on the stone table. “These contain a vast quantity of spirit herb seeds and Inedia Pills—enough to sustain the Qi Refining disciples for over
Chapter 262: Forty Thousand Mortals Wang Hao’s gaze settled on Wang Wuyan, standing quietly at the back. He remembered naming her when she was just a babe. Her aptitude was excellent, perfectly suited for the clan’s core cultivation method. Under the family’s focused nurturing, she had already reached the Perfection stage of Qi Condensation. All
Chapter 263: Meeting True Master Baoqing Upon arriving at the Treasure Clarity Pavilion and announcing his presence, Wang Hao was escorted to a private room where he met Madam Xu. Time had not dimmed her allure; she retained the same graceful charm she possessed over a decade ago. Wang Hao bowed politely. “It has been
Chapter 264: The Golden Core Jade Liquid Recipe “Two months is not long for a Third Rank pill!” True Master Baoqing insisted, stroking his beard. Wang Hao frowned, remaining silent. The timeframe wasn’t the issue; the logistics were. He couldn’t stay in Wanxiang City for two months, and entrusting a junior clansman to transport such
Chapter 265: Liao Yetian of Golden Shrimp Island Wang Hao’s expression darkened instantly. To encounter a mortal threat right on the doorstep of their new home was a terrible omen. If Third Rank Demon Beasts were common around Giant Turtle Island, the Wang family’s future would be spent living in constant fear. Moments later, three
Chapter 266: New Home: Giant Turtle Island A Third Rank Demon Core was a versatile treasure. Beyond being the primary ingredient for Foundation Establishment Pills, it was a high-value currency at auctions. Wang Hao initially considered hoarding it for trade, intending to use the Condensation Fruits from his Farm to refine the pills instead. However,
Chapter 267: The Earthfire Hall The Wang clan reconvened in the plaza atop the central peak. The previous owners had left behind a significant number of structures, sparing the Wang family the burden of starting from scratch. Most buildings only required minor repairs. However, for critical facilities like the Scripture Depository, the Wang family planned
Chapter 268: The Island’s Condition The territorial waters surrounding Giant Turtle Island spanned hundreds of thousands of miles—a vast domain now claimed by the Wang clan. For Wang Hao, traversing this expanse would take over ten days of continuous flight. Even for a Golden Core cultivator like Wang Guang’an, a full patrol of the perimeter
Chapter 269: The Million Spirit Stone Gap Wang Guang’an and Wang Hao stared at the ledger, their brows knitting tighter with each line item. The financial deficit was catastrophic. Spirit Soil, defensive formations, architectural repairs—the total projected cost was a staggering 1.2 million Spirit Stones. Over the years, Wang Hao had accumulated nearly 500,000 Spirit
Chapter 270: Haoran Peak Giant Turtle Island was dominated by a central mountain range consisting of eleven distinct peaks. Wang Hao selected one adjacent to the main summit as his personal domain. In this new territory, land was abundant. Every Foundation Establishment cultivator could claim an entire mountain for themselves, enjoying a private, Qi-rich environment
Chapter 271: Mortal City “Where is Wenyue? Has she not emerged from Secluded Cultivation yet?” “Before Wenyue entered Secluded Cultivation, she mentioned it might take her half a year to emerge. Hardly anyone has visited Haoran Peak these past few days,” Zou Yu said with a wry smile. She had never felt so isolated since
Chapter 272: Settling the Mortals The mortal populace of Wanxiang City largely descended from disparate Rogue Cultivators. With few ties binding them together, most had long forgotten their Cultivation ancestors after a few generations. However, this incoming batch was different. Many among them had parents, siblings, or children who were active Cultivators. It remained uncertain
Chapter 273: Golden-Eyed Duck Advances With the mortal refugees settled, Wang Hao initiated the selection process. Once the announcement spread, a wave of enthusiasm swept through the mortal women, and many eagerly signed up. A significant number of them had originally lived in Wanxiang City, where the sheer density of Cultivators made encounters somewhat common.
Chapter 274: Exchange Meeting Teng Hu Island was barely six miles across and typically desolate. Today, however, it echoed with the explosive concussions of technique combat. Blinding spiritual lights crisscrossed the sky, punctuated by the relentless, agonized shrieks of Demon Beasts. With a thunderous shout, the absolute, suffocating pressure of a Golden Core Cultivator descended
Chapter 275: Yang Lu of the Setting Sun Sect Wang Hao concluded his trade and stepped back. Liao Chengzong immediately rose, striding to the center table to display a dozen items—Demon Beast materials, demon cores, Pills, talismans, and Magical Artifacts. “I require the essence blood of a Flood Dragon or a Rank Two High Grade
Chapter 276: Rainbow Phoenix Silkworm Yang Lu wasted no time, swiftly ascending to the summit of Haoran Peak to meet Wang Hao. Following a few requisite, shallow pleasantries, the veneer of courtesy dropped, and they moved straight to business. “Fellow Daoist Wang,” Yang Lu began, his tone laced with poorly concealed urgency. “Do you possess
Chapter 277: Red Butterfly Market “I merely enjoy collecting the world’s exotic insects. Perhaps I will flip them at a major market for a tidy sum of Spirit Stones. Fellow Daoist need not trouble himself over my intentions.” Wang Hao produced another vial of diluted spirit water, his expression utterly placid. “I will take the
Chapter 278: Forty Thousand Spirit Stones for Free Wang Guang’an’s brow twitched. He was no fool; the undercurrent of hostility among these four local titans was palpable. The Wang family had just planted their roots, and he had absolutely no intention of becoming collateral damage in their proxy war. He smiled, raising a placating hand.
Chapter 279: Two Years In the blink of an eye, two years passed! Wang Hao’s cultivation remained at the sixth layer of Foundation Establishment, but his internal Magic Power had deepened significantly, bringing him a solid step closer to the late Foundation Establishment stage! This rapid progress was due entirely to three factors: a massive
Chapter 280: Heading to the Ji Family Over the past two years, Wang Guang’an had finally succeeded in mastering a potent divine ability: Heaven-Burning Fire. It was a devastating, large-scale offensive technique whose destructive output scaled directly with the user’s cultivation base. As for a true, life-bound Dharma Treasure? He didn’t dare dream of one
Chapter 281: Visiting Giant Crab Island Wang Guang’an prepared to give chase, but the flock of Rank Two Short-beaked Cranes, obeying a final, desperate screech from their fleeing Rank Three alpha, suddenly turned and dive-bombed him. “Courting death!” Wang Guang’an sneered. He unleashed the Heaven-Burning Fire once more. These beasts were Rank Two High Grade
Chapter 282: Profound Spirit Fruit “It is merely the lifting of a hand. If Fellow Daoist does not disdain my meager alchemical skills, I shall naturally comply,” Wang Guang’an agreed with a smooth, practiced smile. “Fellow Daoist is entirely too modest. Please, rest your feet for a moment. Let us share a pot of spirit
Chapter 283: Fire Spirit Island Ji Linfeng leaned forward, his eyes burning with calculation. “As long as Fellow Daoist Wang and I draw the attention of the two Rank Three Demon Beasts, Young Friend Wang, Xiaotang, and the others can infiltrate the peak undetected. Even if the Rank Two Fire Lizards spot you, they will
Chapter 284: The Disheartened Wang Guang’an Wang Hao snapped his head back, finally identifying the source of their unnatural paralysis. Hovering in the superheated air a mile behind them was a massive, eight-zhang-long Fire Lizard. Its jaws were unhinged, and a thick, incredibly long, molten-red tongue stretched across the sky, glued firmly to the aft
Chapter 285: Marriage A few days later, the wait finally ended. Ji Linfeng honored the agreement. He did not attempt to burn the bridge after crossing the river. Following a series of closed-door Elder meetings, the Patriarch formally decreed that Ji Xiaotang would marry Wang Hao! However, the sheer speed of the decision left Ji
Chapter 286: Exploring the Secret The following morning, Wang Hao, Ji Xiaotang, and Wang Guang’an formally bid their farewells to Ji Linfeng. Though leaving, Ji Xiaotang made her stance clear: her vow to nurture future Golden Core cultivators for the Ji clan remained unshaken. Should the opportunity arise, she promised to secure a Golden Core
Chapter 287: Evil Cultivators Appear Wang Guang’an stepped deeper into the valley, his figure disappearing around a sharp bend in the mountain wall. Moments later, a muffled thud echoed out. Wang Hao’s chest tightened with anxiety. He was just about to rush in when Wang Guang’an’s voice transmitted back, calm and steady. “Stand down. It
Chapter 288: Pseudo-Core Cultivator “Support Xiao Yue and Xiao Die!” Wang Hao ordered his remaining spirit beasts. The Illusion Moon Butterfly was sluggish and only a Middle Grade second-rank beast; it lacked the power to pin down the black-robed body cultivator for long. Xiao Bai unleashed a volley of black wind blades, while Ya Ya
Chapter 289: What an Arrogant Boast “Useless trash,” the black-robed figure sneered, ignoring Wang Hao entirely to glare at the red-clothed woman kneeling in the dirt. “To think this seat had to intervene against a mere mid Foundation Establishment insect.” Wang Hao glanced toward the valley. There was still no sign of Wang Guang’an breaking
Chapter 290: Taking Stock of Gains Giant Turtle Island, Haoran Peak. Within the mountaintop courtyard, a tranquil breeze rustled the leaves. Zou Yu sat beneath the shade of a stone pavilion, her full attention anchored to a Formation scripture. Though she possessed a natural affinity for Formations, the Dao of Formations was entirely reliant on
Chapter 291: Subduing Gold Fruit The Subduing Gold Fruit could be consumed raw. Its efficacy eclipsed the Dustfall Pill but fell short of the Golden Core Jade Liquid, permanently boosting a cultivator’s chances of forming a Golden Core by roughly fifteen percent. With three distinct Golden Core-forming spiritual materials stacked, Wang Hao’s success rate already
Chapter 292: Five Years Half a year later, the heavy stone doors of the Secluded Cultivation chamber ground open. Wang Hao stepped out, his aura stabilized and his eyes bright. Before he could even stretch, the spirit beast pouches at his waist violently thrashed. The little gluttons inside were rioting from hunger. Wang Hao released
Chapter 293: Third-Rank Alchemist Wang Hao’s Divine Sense was several times more robust than that of his peers, providing the absolute precision required for third-rank alchemy. His bottleneck, however, was his Magic Power capacity. To sustain the grueling refinement process, he was forced to continuously swallow Qi-Restoring Pills like candy. Three days later, a rich,
Chapter 294: Wang Wenyue Hunts Demon Beasts Seeing Wang Hao’s nonchalant attitude toward his sister’s constant injuries, Ji Xiaotang could only shake her head in helpless exasperation. Wang Wenyue was a dual-spiritual-root genius cultivating the hyper-lethal Sword Dao. Shouldn’t a clan treat such a strategic asset like fragile glass? Accepting she couldn’t change his mind,
Chapter 295: Reprimand “Poison mist! Hold your breath!” Wang Wuyun screamed. He instantly slapped a talisman onto his chest, projecting a temporary barrier against the creeping miasma, while simultaneously drawing a formation disk and injecting a stream of spiritual energy into it. The surrounding Qi Refining juniors moved with drilled precision. They slammed formation flags
Chapter 296: Treasure Map Again Wang Hao sat on the edge of the bed, his gaze softening as he took in his sister’s pale, exhausted face. “How are you feeling? Are the meridians stabilizing?” “Pfft!” Wang Hao blinked. “What are you laughing at?” “A minute ago, my brother was a terrifying tyrant threatening to skin
Chapter 297: Yellow Earth Warrior Grand Array “To guarantee absolute operational security, we are deploying Zou Yu,” Wang Hao declared. “Having a second-rank Formation master on site will significantly streamline breaching the ancient arrays.” With five Foundation Establishment cultivators—two of whom operated at the late stage—a localized excursion within the Red Butterfly Sea parameters was
Chapter 298: The True Inheritance Cave Dwelling “Excellent. Let’s move,” Yang Lu ordered. He didn’t dock the flying boat anywhere near the main mountain pass. Instead, he steered the vessel around the perimeter, landing on a secluded, jagged cliff face at the rear of the island. He pointed to a dark, narrow fissure in the
Chapter 299: It’s You Wang Wenmei and Wang Yanping walked toward the skeleton, each taking a bracelet and a ring, and began examining them. With a clatter, Wang Yanping opened the Storage Ring, pouring out a pile of items. Wang Wenmei followed suit, quickly deciphering the Storage Ring in her hand and emptying its treasures.
Chapter 300: Secret Realm Intelligence The Sunset Sect ambushers were elite. Their weakest operative sat at the fourth layer of Foundation Establishment, with the majority operating at the late stage, and every single one of them fielded two lethal combat familiars. Wang Hao instantly processed the tactical disparity: if this devolved into a grinding war
Chapter 301: Soul-Devouring Golden Cicada Wang Hao surveyed the blood soaking the robes of Wang Wenmei, Wang Yanping, and Zou Yu. “Are you injured?” he asked, his tone brisk but concerned. Zou Yu shook her head. “We’re fine, Master. What about you? Did you catch Yang Lu?” “He’s dead. Put your minds at ease,” Wang
Chapter 302: Disappointment Half a month later, Wang Hao received word that Wang Guang’an had emerged from Secluded Cultivation. He immediately set off for Qingniu Peak. As soon as Wang Hao stepped inside the hall, Wang Guang’an’s eyes locked onto him. “Hao’er, is it true? Did you really secure the Golden Core Jade Liquid?” Wang
Chapter 303: The Gradually Strengthening Family On Giant Turtle Island, Zhu Shan stood at the edge of the docks before a vast spiritual lake. Across from him stood over twenty young Wang Family children, their eyes wide with curiosity as they watched the glowing spiritual fish leap in the water. Thirteen years had passed since
Chapter 304: Tribulation Clouds Suddenly Appear Deep within the alchemy chambers of the Earth Fire Hall, Wang Hao stood observing as Wang Wenxian refined Qingyun Pills. Her alchemy skills had always been sharp. Having reached the third layer of Foundation Establishment, she had firmly cemented herself as a second-tier Low Grade alchemist years ago. Today,
Chapter 305: Ji Xiaotang Forms Her Golden Core Wang Guang’an spent most of his time in Secluded Cultivation. In the past, Wang Hao had shouldered the burden of refining almost all the second-tier Middle Grade and above Pills for the Wang Family. But with their ranks of alchemists swelling, Wang Hao could now exclusively focus
Chapter 306: Yuwen Zhuo “I cannot afford any delays,” Wang Hao said, his tone decisive. “The Hundred Spirits Secret Realm hasn’t surfaced in eight hundred years, and historical records state the interval never exceeds a millennium. That means the window is opening within this century. The intelligence confirms it is overflowing with thousand-year-old spiritual herbs,
Chapter 307: Sanyuan Market After more than twenty days of relentless flying, Wang Hao finally arrived at the Sanyuan Market. He touched down and made his way to an inn called the Tongfu Residence, where he successfully reunited with Wang Yanyuan. Having been isolated from the family for five years, Wang Yanyuan was practically vibrating
Chapter 308: Occupying Double Tiger Mountain Wang Hao retrieved the heavy, soot-stained artifact forging furnace he had looted from Song Churan’s cave dwelling. The third-tier vessel was engraved with a massive, imposing motif of the Black Tortoise. Finding it fitting, Wang Hao officially dubbed it the Xuanwu Furnace. He ignited the Heaven and Earth Spirit
Chapter 309: Bottleneck “The fertility subsidies alone cost us nearly twenty thousand Spirit Stones a year,” Wang Wenyuan continued, his tone clinical. “Factoring in all other miscellaneous operational costs, our total baseline expenditure sits at roughly one hundred and forty thousand Spirit Stones.” He tapped the ledger. “However, there is a critical caveat. The family
Chapter 310: Seventy-Three Years Old, Still a Young Man “Forget it. Idly meditating in a cave won’t shatter this Bottleneck,” Wang Hao muttered, massaging his temples. “I need to get out there. If push comes to shove, I will artificially suppress my Cultivation and enlist in a local mercenary squad to hunt Demon Beasts. It
Chapter 311: Lin Xinruo Huang Daohe’s bold declaration ignited the amphitheater. Spirit Weapons capable of housing essence souls were valuable, and those that could manifest the soul for physical attacks were highly sought after. But a weapon binding the soul of a second-tier High Grade flood dragon? That was practically a myth on the open
Chapter 312: Conflict The moment the two Golden Core guardians clashed, Wang Hao instantly retreated to the furthest corner of the amphitheater, the Cloud Billow Shield already summoned and gripping tightly in his hand. A life-and-death struggle between Golden Core masters was not a spectacle; it was a localized natural disaster. He had simply bought
Chapter 313: Beast Colosseum Two hours later. Ten thousand miles north of Wuyou Island, a slow-moving, elegant pink flying boat drifted lazily over the deep ocean. Aboard sat Lin Xinruo and her elderly guardian. Less than a mile behind them hovered a rugged, earthen-yellow vessel, carrying Yan Lin and Tie Yue. Lin Xinruo stood up
Chapter 314: First Glimpse of Beast Battles A Foundation Establishment Cultivator from the Sea Sky Pavilion stepped forward, cupping his hands toward the roaring crowd. “Fellow Daoists!” he projected, his voice echoing across the arena. “The deathmatch between the Eagle Fire Lion and the Ice Frost Wolf will commence shortly. If you wish to adjust
Chapter 315: A Peculiar Insect Control Technique “Wait, do I need to place a bet just to watch?” Wang Hao asked, pausing at the edge of the concourse. “You are a registered combatant, Senior,” the attendant smiled. “You have unrestricted access to all general admission matches today. Of course, you are more than welcome to
Chapter 316: Defeat Wang Hao realized too late that he’d been played. No one had bothered to mention that his opponent, Tan Yan, was riding a four-match winning streak, yet the payout odds were locked at a measly one-to-two. He was being fleeced! Pitting a seasoned arena champion against a complete newcomer warranted odds of
Chapter 317: Capture Wang Hao frowned. He didn’t doubt that such secret techniques existed. Through relentless practice, a cultivator could push a technique to Grand Perfection, drastically multiplying both its destructive output and casting speed. Naturally, the same principle applied to spirit beasts—he simply didn’t possess such a manual! But Wang Hao wasn’t a fool
Chapter 318: Imprisoned The Beast Colosseum wasn’t far from the market’s center. In the time it takes a cup of tea to cool, Qiao Yu had marched Wang Hao to their destination. The central district was under strict lockdown. The usually bustling streets were utterly devoid of independent cultivators, replaced by squads of orange-robed Carefree
Chapter 319: Armor-Piercing Beast The guards’ conversation outside echoed in Wang Hao’s mind, sending a shockwave of cold dread through his chest. A Golden Core cultivator of the Carefree Sect had been slaughtered? Just like that? Was Lin Xinruo truly that terrifying? He recalled the chilling moment her eyes had flicked toward him in the
Chapter 320: Take This! “Xiao Ju, why are you crying?” “Xiao Ju was touched by a filthy man! I’m ruined!” “You aren’t even human, why do you care? I’m the one who suffered the true humiliation!” “Does being a beast mean I can’t have standards? And frankly, this is all your fault, Master! If I
Chapter 321: Lord Xiao Ju Before Wang Hao could even catch his breath, the Armor-Piercing Beast swaggered out of the tunnel once more, its scaly chin held high. It marched up to Wang Hao’s battered body, planted its claws on its hips, and looked down at him with supreme arrogance. “Wang Hao, Master says she
Chapter 322: Interrogation While Wang Hao was frantically mending his torn flesh in the dungeon, a tense meeting was unfolding in a secure chamber above ground. Four Golden Core cultivators of the Wuyou Sect sat around a heavy stone table. The atmosphere was suffocating, thick with suppressed anger and conflicting agendas. “Senior Brother Wenren, Headmaster
Chapter 323: The Eleventh Golden Land By the time Wang Hao finally walked out of the auction house, it was the dead of night. The market streets were eerily empty. He quickened his pace, eager to return to the safety of his cave dwelling. As he turned a dark corner, he abruptly stopped. A small
Chapter 324: Why Doesn’t a Thunderbolt Strike You Dead? Returning to his cave dwelling, Wang Hao immediately dove into studying the Bug Controlling Formation Art. The manual intricately wove swarm tactics with complex Formations, and it heavily relied on the cultivator’s ability to nurture spirit insects. No wonder Qiu Rui had parted with it so
Chapter 325: Myriad Poison Island A streak of pink light tore across the azure sky above the Carefree Sea, riding the gentle ocean breeze. Before long, the radiant pink arc descended upon a desolate island roughly a hundred miles across. It was Wang Hao and his captors. They had been drifting across the open ocean
Chapter 326: Venturing Deeper into Myriad Poison Island “Does the Golden Bodhi Grass hold any value for cultivators?” Wang Hao asked. “Naturally. Have you ever heard of the Marrow Cleansing Pill?” “Please enlighten me, Fairy,” Wang Hao requested with feigned humility. Lin Xinruo casually tossed a jade slip at him. “See for yourself. The formula
Chapter 327: Silver-Winged Bee Thirty minutes later, Wang Hao and Lin Xinruo were locked in combat with two massive green mantises when a deafening roar ruptured the distant silence. The sheer force of the sound wave stabbed pain into their eardrums. All around them, the surrounding poisonous insects and beasts immediately prostrated themselves in the
Chapter 328: Breaking Free “Where are the Silver-Winged Bee eggs you obtained? Bring out a portion of the spirit honey to lure the Demon Beast!” Wang Hao scooped out two catties of spirit honey and tossed out two bee pupae. Lin Xinruo pinched off a small glob of the honey, then produced a small jade
Chapter 329: Ji Xiaotang Seeks Her Husband A few days later, a flying boat skimmed across the azure waters near the Wuyou Market. The deck was filled with the boisterous laughter and chatter of returning hunters. Hunting Demon Beasts on the open ocean was a deadly gamble; many who sailed out never returned. To successfully
Chapter 330: Three Rank Two Middle Grade Puppets “Please do not be angry, Fellow Daoist Ji! It is this old Daoist’s fault for failing to discipline his subordinates. Allow me to apologize on behalf of these two incompetent fools!” Wu Zaixing’s voice echoed across the courtyard moments before he landed gracefully before them. He offered
Chapter 331: The Secret Realm Opens The heavy spiritual wood doors swung open, revealing Wenren Xiang and the others already seated within the grand hall. As Ji Xiaotang stepped inside, her gaze swept over the assembly. Counting herself, there were seven Golden Core cultivators present. The two unfamiliar faces belonged to the Four Seas Merchant
Chapter 332: Various Forces “I have to give it a try, no matter what. Otherwise, this token for the Hundred Spirits Secret Realm will be completely wasted.” The rumors of the secret realm’s imminent collapse were far from baseless. This might be his final window of opportunity, and Wang Hao refused to let it slip
Chapter 333: The Lucky One High upon the desolate island, Wang Hao sat cross-legged at the cavern’s mouth, his eyes locked on the churning sea. Over the past few days, the tides had grown increasingly violent. The golden cursor on his holographic map pulsed with a frantic, accelerating rhythm. He was staked out here to
Chapter 334: Sorry to Disturb Wang Hao wasn’t intimidated. With a sharp flick of his sleeve, the Mother-Child Azure Light Sword shot forth. He twisted his wrist, and the blade instantly fractured into hundreds of dazzling azure sword shadows, scything upward toward the bizarre avian predators! Sensing the lethal threat, the two Demon Beasts let
Chapter 335: Strange Beast Wang Hao violently flicked his sleeves, and over a dozen Second-Tier Low Grade talismans materialized between his fingers. They erupted with blinding spiritual light as they streaked toward the flock of demon cranes. In a death match like this, he couldn’t afford to hold back or probe for weaknesses. He had
Chapter 336: Beehive Hidden in the distant shadows, Fu Xingyao and the recently reunited Zhuo Teng had witnessed the entire blood-chilling slaughter. Zhuo Teng stared at the strange beast, his eyes burning with greedy fervor. “Junior Sister, this beast possesses heaven-defying innate abilities. If we could subdue it as a spirit beast, it would be
Chapter 337: Ambush Wang Hao stared, utterly dumbfounded, at the colossal slab of spirit honey. It spanned a full twenty feet in diameter and was over two feet thick, practically dripping with concentrated, viscous energy. “Heavens… this must weigh ten thousand pounds! What a pity it’s only a first-grade resource.” Still, the sheer volume made
Chapter 338: The Molten Rock Giant How could a single fleeing cultivator possibly outrun Wang Hao and his entire menagerie of high-tier spirit beasts? Ya Ya let out a piercing shriek, her wings blurring as she shot through the air. On the ground, Xiao Bai closed the distance in a few terrifying, muscular leaps, snapping
Chapter 339: Joyfully Obtaining a Stone Man Wang Hao let out an exaggerated gasp, his eyes wide with mock astonishment. It felt exactly like his old days grinding the top lane, constantly dealing with brainless, full-aggro Stone Men who only knew how to charge… Up close, he could see the beast was already in rough
Chapter 340: Purple Nether Dendrobium Wang Hao paused, genuinely surprised. He retrieved several premium items from his Storage Ring—vials of high-grade spiritual water and jars of ancient spirit honey—but the stone giant continued to shake its heavy head. “This is third-grade spiritual water! You’re telling me you don’t even want this?” Wang Hao felt a
Chapter 341: Formidable Enemy The next day, Wang Hao emerged into a dense, emerald bamboo forest. His Ice-Eyed White Tiger was currently locked in a brutal melee with a bizarre, black-and-white, bear-like Demon Beast. Not far from the brawl, two stalks of bamboo stood out from the rest. They were over five feet tall, entirely
Chapter 342: Fierce Battle Against a Powerful Enemy Wang Hao’s figure blurred. His Green Light Sword danced, dividing into six identical phantoms that converged into a torrential river of sword qi, surging directly toward the gaunt, rat-faced cultivator. The gaunt cultivator was already drowning under the relentless bombardment of Wang Hao’s puppet mechs and spirit
Chapter 343: Five Golden Syrup Fruits After dealing with the Ice-Fire Python, Wang Hao finally turned his attention to the remains of Cui Ruifeng. “That greatsword was a Top Grade Spirit Weapon, and now it’s ruined!” Wang Hao lamented. Besides the greatsword, the petrification had also affected Cui Ruifeng’s inner armor and the Storage Bags
Chapter 344: Soul-Igniting Pill High above, the cavern ceiling stirred. A massive colony of roosting bats, startled from their slumber, detached from the jagged stalactites. Seizing the fleeting window of his fading invisibility, Wang Hao struck. His blade lashed out in a lethal blur, accompanied by a volley of spirit talismans. The ensuing explosions ripped
Chapter 345: Alliance Hu Buming stared at the scorched earth, his eyes locked on the pile of white ash and charred bone fragments. “No mistake,” he hissed, his voice trembling with venom. “These are the remains of Junior Brother Han and the others. Whoever dared slaughter cultivators from my Sea Sky Pavilion… I will find
Chapter 346: The Ruined Palace The Ten Thousand Poison Liquid was a terrifyingly corrosive substance with a multitude of lethal applications. For instance, forging it into a Dharma Treasure would allow the weapon to constantly emit a highly toxic miasma, or it could be used to exponentially accelerate the progress of cultivators practicing poison-based arts!
Chapter 347: Terrifying to Such an Extent Watching from the shadows, Wang Hao narrowed his eyes. When the coalition’s formation initially broke under the sudden assault of the turtle-tortoise beast, he thought his window to slip past had opened. But to his genuine surprise, the elites rallied and stabilized their lines almost instantly. “Young Master
Chapter 348: Hundred Spirits Peak Ye Chen frowned in deep thought for a moment. “Sending everyone in isn’t wise. Who knows if it’s a Fated Chance or a death trap inside? But not going in isn’t my style either. My suggestion is: each faction leaves one or two behind to take the spiritual herbs from
Chapter 349: The Stairs As the vanguard’s boots hit the one hundred and first step, the two point men abruptly froze in their tracks. Their faces went rigid with shock as they turned back to the column. “Young Master Ye, the parameters have shifted! A wave of extreme, bone-piercing frost has just flooded the one
Chapter 350: Looks Are a Scarce Resource He hit the 270th step! The crushing gravitational force, compounding with the necrotic cold and the violent, kinetic thrust of the hurricane winds, caused Wang Hao’s heavily conditioned legs to violently tremble. A surge of bitter frustration washed over him. He had arrogantly assumed his body-cultivation physique would
Chapter 351: Acting Skills Are Productivity Ye Chen stood in the center of the snowy plaza, the wind whipping his robes. He waited. When the freezing silence stretched on for too long, his eyes hardened into chips of ice. “Since you lack the spine to show yourself, this Young Master will simply have to drag
Chapter 352: Myriad Year Pine “Let’s go!” Ye Chen didn’t hesitate. Radiating an air of unquestionable authority, he strode into the passage, with Wang Hao quietly bringing up the rear. The corridor was short. After barely twenty zhang, it opened into a sprawling subterranean hall. Six branching passages lined one wall, while four ancient teleportation
Chapter 353: Longevity Fruit Wang Hao clicked his tongue in mild disappointment. The shattered tree stumps were completely devoid of biological vitality. He couldn’t extract any viable seeds from them! However, as he raised his head and surveyed the wider plateau, his disappointment instantly evaporated into pure, unadulterated joy. “I must be losing my edge
Chapter 354: Small Green Bottle Any botanical treasure worthy of being cultivated in the same soil as the legendary Longevity Fruit possessed an astronomical baseline value! Following his previous, brute-force methodology, Wang Hao methodically shattered the restriction array isolating the second spiritual field. This acre was dedicated exclusively to a cluster of five vibrant, yellow
Chapter 355: Spirit Eye Jade Wang Hao didn’t let greed override his operational protocols. He mentally commanded his ape puppet to cautiously dip a finger into the pool of spirit water. No hidden execution grids triggered; the liquid didn’t violently combust or turn acidic. Still unsatisfied with a mere surface test, he ordered the puppet
Chapter 356: Unfamiliar Waters Wang Hao retreated to the main hall and immediately locked onto the next stone door. If the first treasury yielded such an astronomical bounty, what world-shaking treasure awaited him in the second? Stifling the frantic drumming of his heart, Wang Hao signaled his Stone Golem to petrify the defensive array. After
Chapter 357: Huitong Market “Fellow Daoists, I am Ye Feng. I have just arrived in these waters and lack a proper sea chart. Could you tell me the way to the nearest market?” Large-scale markets often housed inter-island teleportation arrays. There was a high probability that Wang Hao could simply teleport back to Wanxiang City
Chapter 358: Soul Formation Cultivation Method After a long moment of contemplative silence, Wang Hao finally reached for the last jade slip. “The final one. Please, let this be the jackpot.” The previous two inheritances had been exceptional. He hypothesized that this final slip might follow the trend. Given the meticulous, high-tier defensive arrays guarding
Chapter 359: Changing Cultivation Techniques In truth, dissipating one’s cultivation and starting anew was far less terrifying than it sounded to the uninitiated. Wang Hao was a veteran late-stage Foundation Establishment master; having traversed the path once, his progress back through the ranks would be astronomically faster than that of a novice. Combined with a
Chapter 360: Rapid Progress Before taking the irreversible step of dissipating his cultivation, Wang Hao had one final, critical loose end to sever: he needed to swallow the Soul-Igniting Pill and remove the Concentric Gu. The procedure went far smoother than he had dared to hope. The moment the Soul-Igniting Pill dissolved, Wang Hao’s Divine
Chapter 361: Old Friend Wang Hao’s Magic Power reserves dwarfed those of ordinary cultivators by a factor of five. Naturally, the sheer volume of Pills required to fuel his ascent scaled proportionally—if not more. He had calculated this brutal cost before initiating his Cultivation Dispersion, yet his stockpile was already running dangerously low. Time had
Chapter 362: Going Out for Foundation Establishment After a moment of calculated silence, Wang Hao nodded. “Then it’s settled. I’ll be working under you from now on, Brother Cui. I trust you’ll look after me.” “Why such formalities between brothers?” Cui Yuan beamed, clearly thrilled by the agreement. With a wave of his hand, he
Chapter 363: Wang Longyou Prepares to Form His Golden Core Finding a ready-made cave dwelling saved him precious time. Wang Hao didn’t stand on ceremony; he swept the cavern clear of accumulated debris and claimed it as his crucible for Foundation Establishment. With a flick of his wrist, five array flags embedded themselves into the
Chapter 364: Successful Foundation Establishment Time dragged on, carving deep lines of agony into Wang Hao’s contorted face. Sweat drenched his robes, plastering the fabric to his skin as if he had been dragged from a storm-tossed sea. Minutes bled away until a dull, sickening *pop* echoed from within his body. The sheer density of
Chapter 365: Obtaining Another Scroll “Strike! He was definitely refining a secret treasure just now. Kill him, and the spoils are ours!” Du Bang and Liu Ying summoned their Magical Artifacts, hurling deadly strikes toward Wang Hao. “Courting death,” Wang Hao sneered. With a flick of his wrist, the Hundred Spirit Ring pulsed. A swarm
Chapter 366: Inquiring About the Return Journey The Golden Silk Spirit Apricot had outlived its usefulness. With a mental command, Wang Hao uprooted it, replacing the crop with Spirit Gathering Grass. Now that he had successfully stepped back into Foundation Establishment, his body’s demand for Qi Gathering Pills would skyrocket. Purchasing them outright from the
Chapter 367: Four Seas City “Naturally.” Cui Yuan nodded. “Four Seas City, located a million miles to the north, houses teleportation arrays connecting various domains. However, they cannot reach the Leizhou Peninsula; that is the territory of the Righteous Path. We can conduct business there, but establishing spatial arrays across their borders is strictly forbidden.”
Chapter 368: Daoist Huoyun “Are you implying that my current standing as a second-rank artifact refiner is sufficient to assist you in forging a Dharma Treasure, Senior?” Wang Hao asked, his tone perfectly measured. “My Dharma Treasure remains in its preparatory phase,” Daoist Huoyun replied, waving a hand with absolute confidence. “Once the groundwork is
Chapter 369: Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Profound Ice On the appointed day, Wang Hao returned to Huoyun Pavilion to meet with Daoist Huoyun. “Senior, this Junior accepts your terms,” Wang Hao said, his tone measured. “However, I must request a piece of Soul Water Stone upfront. I currently lack a suitable Spirit Weapon and need to forge one
Chapter 370: Song Yinniang A month and a half later, after consuming seven Jade Moon Qionghua Fruits, Wang Hao successfully advanced to the second layer of Foundation Establishment. His Magic Power was now equivalent to that of an ordinary sixth-layer Foundation Establishment cultivator. With his current Magic Power, forging Middle Grade Spirit Weapons posed no
Chapter 371: Who Came Up With This Idea? Wang Hao felt no anger. To Qu Tong, his low Cultivation equated to poor forging skills. She merely feared his inevitable questions would drag down her own progress. A logical, if arrogant, assumption. “Miss Qu, rest assured,” Wang Hao replied smoothly. “I dislike troubling others just as
Chapter 372: Ascending Spirit Array Wang Hao found an empty table and sat down to wait. In just a short moment, Song Yinniang arrived in the hall. Upon seeing Wang Hao, a smile spread uncontrollably across her face. The Magical Artifacts Wang Hao refined were fast and of high quality. Although half the profits were
Chapter 373: Refining a Dharma Treasure Following a brief respite, Daoist Huoyun initiated the final refinement of the Benlei Dao. Years of meticulous preparation had already stripped the raw materials of their impurities. All that remained was the critical fusion stage. Without this groundwork, forging a Dharma Treasure from scratch would demand decades; even the
Chapter 374: For the Spirit Bamboo “This junior only requires the blueprints for this Formation. I hope Senior might grant this request.” “Oh? Is that all?” Daoist Huoyun mused, his voice rumbling like distant thunder. “I still have a batch of materials left over from the last time I laid down that Formation. Since they
Chapter 375: Red Gold Mother Second-grade spirit water still holds immense value, Wang Hao calculated silently. If I offload it in staggered batches, I can fly under the radar. Having finalized his strategy, Wang Hao adopted a new disguise every ten days, slipping out of his courtyard to peddle his second-grade spirit water across various
Chapter 376: Arriving at Four Seas City The moment Wang Hao’s silhouette vanished past the doorway, the adjacent room creaked open. A woman in a dark, elegant dress stepped out, her demeanor as cold as frost. She looked toward Song Yinniang. “Sister, that man is merely at the early Foundation Establishment stage. His clan boasts
Chapter 377: You Came Back Alive? Wang Hao stepped forward, transferring the Spirit Stones to secure the Five-Colored Sand. Since the Golden Core cultivators in the private booths had brought along a smattering of Foundation Establishment disciples to broaden their horizons, his movements blended seamlessly into the background. The next lot was a fire-attributed Crimson
Chapter 378: Returning to Qingniu Fang “It seems returning immediately is out of the question,” Wang Hao mused, his tone carrying the decisive weight of a patriarch. “Eighth Uncle, have a trusted courier deliver this jade slip to Xiaotang at the family estate. She will understand its meaning the moment she sees it.” He had
Chapter 379: Plans Wang Yanfeng accepted the Storage Bag, his divine sense sweeping its contents. His brows furrowed. “There is far too much here. This isn’t appropriate. The Ancestor has already declared that the family no longer lacks resources. The stipends for high-level cultivators have been fully restored. There is no need for you to
Chapter 380: Reunion Wang Hao flew swiftly, arriving at the canyon. Aside from Wang Yanzhao, he had alerted no one. Wang Yanzhao had already briefed him on some family matters; overall, the family was developing healthily and didn’t require his constant attention. He could cultivate in peace until reaching the Golden Core stage before making
Chapter 381: Forming the Golden Core Ji Xiaotang perched on a sun-warmed boulder by the lake, a teasing smile playing on her lips as she watched him work. “Husband, to think your artifact forging has already eclipsed mine.” Since condensing her Golden Core, she hadn’t found the time to forge a proper Dharma Treasure, nor
Chapter 382: Finally Achieving Golden Core *Rumble!* Thick, ink-black clouds churned across the heavens. Wang Hao opened his eyes, a relaxed smile playing on his lips. The core formation process had been flawlessly smooth. Backed by his cultivation technique and a hoard of spiritual treasures, his success rate had been an absolute certainty. Now, having
Chapter 383: Life-Bound Dharma Treasure Within the spatial farm, fifteen golden plots of land gleamed with rich, fertile energy. Only five specific spiritual plants were rooted in this premium soil: the Empty Mulberry Divine Tree, the Cloud Mist Tea Tree, the Nine Illusions Heavenly Orchid, the Myriad Year Pine, and the Condensing Essence Fruit. He
Chapter 384: Welcoming the Supreme Elders Forging the Chaos Umbrella proved exponentially more demanding than the Five Elements Swords. While each sword harbored only two elemental affinities, the umbrella demanded the perfect equilibrium of all five. Though forged entirely from third-grade spirit materials, the innate spiritual power within each component varied wildly. Factoring in the
Chapter 385: Family Dilemma The first to speak was Wang Wuxian—a man whose very name had been bestowed by Wang Hao himself. Though cursed with mediocre spiritual roots, he was blessed by fate with a genius twin sister. Through sheer diligence and Wang Wuyan’s backing, he had successfully broken through to Foundation Establishment ten years
Chapter 386: Delving into the Spirit Stone Mine Wang Hao swept his divine sense over the farm’s inventory. The yield of Condensing Yuan Fruits was bountiful—nearly a hundred hung ripe and heavy with energy. However, the supplementary herbs fell severely short. He had planted a batch in his early years, but they occupied too many
Chapter 387: Wang Wuxian Who Knows When to Advance and Retreat The color drained from Wang Wuxian’s face. He opened his mouth, a flurry of questions on his tongue, but before he could utter a single syllable, Wang Hao raised a hand. The gesture carried the absolute weight of a Patriarch, instantly silencing the younger
Chapter 388: We Can Go Home Deep within the subterranean cavern, Wang Yanzhong’s eyes snapped open. He drew an array disk from his robes, his expression darkening as the runes upon its surface flared with a frantic crimson light. “A breach,” he barked, leaping to his feet. “Someone has triggered the grand array. Wudang, with
Chapter 389: Golden Core Cultivator Wang Yanzhao The Wang family entourage intended to use the Qingyuan Sect’s teleportation array, a journey that demanded a toll of several hundred thousand Spirit Stones—a steep price considering their rapidly depleting treasury. However, the sheer scale of their procession drew immediate scrutiny. Two Golden Core cultivators, six at Foundation
Chapter 390: The Shocked Crowd “Enough, enough. Let’s not have father and son bickering the moment you reunite,” Wang Guang’an said with a warm laugh. The casual dynamic between Wang Hao and Wang Yanzhao was a familiar comfort to the room, but the levity soon faded. There was serious business to attend to. Wang Guang’an’s
Chapter 391: Discussion and Planning Shock rippled through the room once more. Millennium-old spirit wood was a myth in the outside world, yet here it sat in staggering piles. It was more than the elders had seen in their entire lifetimes combined! Vibrant, iridescent leaves clung to the spirit herbs and wood Wang Hao had
Chapter 392: Wife, I’ve Kept You Waiting Leaving Green Ox Peak behind, Wang Hao and Ji Xiaotang returned to Haoran Peak. For once, Secluded Cultivation was the last thing on their minds. They had both successfully condensed their Golden Cores. The strict need to preserve their primal yin and yang had vanished. Once a cultivator
Chapter 393: Children Upon seeing Wang Hao, Wang Wuqing immediately hopped off her stone stool. She trotted over, proudly holding up a small wooden doll. “Dad, look! I finished the wooden man you asked me to make. Can you teach me puppetry now?” Unlike other children, Wang Wuqing had zero interest in alchemy or artifact
Chapter 394: Returning to the Dan Ding Sect “Ancestor, we still have three days until June,” Ji Xiaotang whispered. “To avoid drawing the eyes of passing cultivators, we should lay low.” They had arrived early to maximize their window of opportunity. Wang Guang’an nodded in agreement. The trio flew toward a desolate island, carving out
Chapter 395: Slaying a Third-Rank Middle Grade Demon Beast Wang Hao had no intention of letting his prey escape. With a flick of his wrist, five spirit swords materialized in the air. He formed a hand seal, his voice cutting through the chaos. “Giant Sword Technique!” The five blades resonated, merging into a colossal, thousand-foot
Chapter 396: The Strange Flood Dragon “Not good! It’s a third-grade High Grade Demon Beast! Husband, fall back!” Ji Xiaotang’s urgent warning tore through the air. Wang Hao cast a cold, calculating glance at the fleeing Cyan Feather Eagle. He abandoned the pursuit, pivoting sharply to regroup with Ji Xiaotang and Wang Guang’an. “To the
Chapter 397: Negotiation A third-order Demon Beast possessed the intellect of a human teenager. Through sheer cultivation, they could temper their throat bones to mimic human speech. This Flood Dragon was undoubtedly an apex predator among its kind. Yet, operating a complex formation disk required a finesse it simply lacked. Perhaps a fourth-order entity could
Chapter 398: Joyfully Obtaining the Ruins Wang Hao stepped aside, gesturing toward the iridescent exit. “Brother Jiao, after you.” The Flood Dragon and its monstrous companions towered over him. However, the exit was merely a shimmering curtain of light, boundless in its capacity. No matter their immense size, passage was guaranteed. Yet, paranoia gnawed at
Chapter 399: Wood Demon Wang Hao smiled. “What the Ancestor says is correct. Time is our only enemy now. Give us fifty years. With a few more Golden Cores in our ranks and the Ancestor breaking through to the mid-Golden Core stage, the Wang Clan will no longer be a nameless faction in these overseas
Chapter 400: A Carrot and a Stick “Not bad. Now, take this!” Wang Hao spun the Primordial Chaos Umbrella. The cascading water curtain instantly morphed into a roaring water dragon, surging toward the straw man. Thorny vines erupted from the straw man, weaving into a dense wooden shield. *Boom!* The shield shattered under the crushing
Chapter 401: Branch Family Head Wang Wujie Wang Hao’s expression hardened. He swept his gaze over the gathered clansmen, his voice echoing with stern authority. “Listen closely. These ruins are now the Wang Family’s domain. This is your new home.” “The Spiritual Qi here is vibrant, and the spirit fields are vast. Follow the Foundation
Chapter 402: Deterrence The clansmen left behind in the secret realm possessed solid potential. Most held average, three-spiritual-root aptitudes, while a select few boasted superior two-root talents. Only a fraction had four or five roots, and they were veteran spirit farmers brought in purely to pass down their expertise. The cultivation conditions here were pristine.
Chapter 403: The Family Thriving Wang Wenyan, now a centenarian, still possessed the vibrant aura of a cultivator. At the sixth layer of Foundation Establishment, the elusive Golden Core remained within her grasp. “Fifth Brother, the front has stabilized,” she reported. “During Sixth Granduncle’s Golden Core ceremony, Jin Heng of the Qingyuan Sect and the
Chapter 404: Conscription Four years had passed since Wang Hao last saw his children. He decided it was time to visit Wuqing and Wuheng. At ten years old, they were at the perfect age to attend the clan school. He arrived at the school grounds shortly after. A passing clan member spotted him and immediately
Chapter 405: Selecting Clan Members Only then did Ye Qingsong reveal the grim reality of the situation to Wang Hao. The beast tide was triggered by a Third-Tier High Grade flood dragon. Based on Ye Qingsong’s vivid description, Wang Hao immediately suspected it was the very same beast that had escaped from the Danding Sect.
Chapter 406: Golden Flood Dragon Island Upon arriving at Golden Flood Dragon Island, Ye Qingsong led the group to a high vantage point. Below them, the brutal reality of the front lines unfolded. A blinding, iridescent golden barrier encased the city. Outside, a tidal wave of Demon Beasts frantically hurled themselves against the shimmering array.
Chapter 407: Either Way, We Win Shock shattered Wang Hao’s usually stoic expression. “Fellow Daoist Liao, you cannot be serious.” “Would I joke about a death sentence?” Liao Yetian replied grimly. “Golden Flood Dragon Island held, but the outer defensive perimeter has been gutted. Command is deploying us to reinforce a critical breach.” Wang Hao’s
Chapter 408: Half-Demon The Illusory Moon Sea bordered the savage territories of the demon race. Following the initial invasion, the region had rapidly collapsed. Now, only a single third-tier faction, the Purple Moon Sect, stood against the tide. High above the churning waters, a flying boat shrouded in a tempest of black wind tore through
Chapter 409: Facing the Half-Demons “Damn it. What kind of slaughterhouse did we walk into?” Wang Hao’s heart hammered against his ribs as he fled. “The demon race knew our plan from the very beginning. Is there really a traitor among us?” If the strategy had leaked, it wasn’t the work of some low-level grunt.
Chapter 410: Captain, I’ve Lured Them Here “Good! Very good! You dare kill my brother? Today, you pay with your life!” the middle-aged female cultivator shrieked. A grotesque bat silhouette manifested around her. Her human form blurred into a streak of lethal, iridescent light, hurtling toward Wang Hao at breakneck speed. “Bring it on!” Wang
Chapter 411: Surrounding and Killing Wang Hao “Another old schemer.” Wang Hao clicked his tongue. He had just detonated a massive Five Elements Divine Thunder to obliterate two late Golden Core Half-Demons. His Magic Power was running dangerously close to zero. He coldly calculated his reserves. He didn’t have much Spirit Milk left. It was
Chapter 412: Is the News True? “What do you know? This is our perfect excuse to pull out,” the blue-robed cultivator snapped. He turned to his two companions, his eyes gleaming with cold logic. “Keep your current battered appearances. Head to Purple Moon Island immediately.” “Tell the Demon Beasts and the Sea Tribe that Wang
Chapter 413: First Place on the Kill Leaderboard First place on the Golden Core kill leaderboard! It was an utterly exaggerated battle record. Even if one combined the kills of the second through fifth-place cultivators, they still wouldn’t match Wang Hao’s staggering body count. “It’s true. Senior Wang’s new title, the ‘God-Thunder Master,’ has already
Chapter 414: Shaking All Parties Startled, Wang Wuxin quickly recounted his history with Murong Jingxin. Wang Yanping frowned, his mind racing. “This is a trivial matter. We will have your Fifth Uncle look into it.” “If he succeeds, excellent. Our Wang Family gains another dual-spiritual-root genius and secures a marriage alliance with a Nascent Soul
Chapter 415: The Cautious Ji Xiaotang Huang Yi offered a placating smile. “Fellow Daoist Wenren of the Wuyou Sect entrusted me with a delicate matter.” With a flick of his wrist, a blinding, golden light flared. A palm-sized alchemy furnace materialized in his grasp. “Fellow Daoist Wenren admits their previous transgressions,” Huang Yi explained. “Knowing
Chapter 416: Another Conscription A blinding flash of azure lightning erupted, tearing through the air with a deafening crackle! The Sea Ape let out a mournful howl. The blast shredded a massive chunk of its flesh, leaving the beast charred and disheveled. Pounding its chest in a frenzy, the beast roared. It was infuriated that
Chapter 417: Old Six, Come Save Me Quickly Sun Jihai gritted his teeth. “Fine. We have a deal!” He tossed a Storage Bag to Wang Guang’an. Ye Yiqian arched a delicate brow. “Have you two Fellow Daoists reached an agreement? There won’t be any issues with the military deployment, I presume?” She spoke as if
Chapter 418: Qualification to Purchase Nascent Soul Formation Spiritual Items “I have no desire to be known for bullying the weak. I’ll let you off today!” The elderly cultivator didn’t bother with a massacre. Instead, he casually conjured a campfire and began roasting his massive Blue-striped Fish. Wang Hao calculated his options. Fleeing now would
Chapter 419: The Warm-hearted Ye Yinan “Young friend, report to the city’s management office first. You’ve rendered a great service. The Alliance has its regulations; no one will dare make things difficult for you.” The Righteous Path Alliance ran on strict rules. In a time of war, unpaid bounties meant mutiny. Soon, Wang Hao stood
Chapter 420: Calming Spirit Incense “And what exactly do I get out of this?” Wang Hao asked, his tone coldly logical. He wasn’t about to hand over his hard-earned kill count to the Ye family for free. This was a transaction, and he expected to be paid. Ye Yinan smiled, a sly curve of the
Chapter 421: Golden Core Third Layer “Fellow Daoist Wang, there’s no need to rush,” Ye Yinan said, his tone earnest. “You’ve slaughtered countless Demon Beasts along your journey. Surely you’ve harvested a wealth of materials. Would you be open to a trade?” Wang Hao paused, a calculating smile touching his lips. “Of course. I was
Chapter 422: Decisive Battle A transmission talisman darted into the room, leaving a faint trail of spiritual light. Wang Hao tapped it with a finger. Wang Yanping’s voice echoed out—short and lacking specifics, only requesting his presence at the city’s administration hall. A new deployment was imminent. Six months of secluded rest was a luxury.
Chapter 423: Another Arena Fight The Wang family vanguard was carving through the enemy lines, blood running hot, when a terrified shriek shattered their momentum. “Fall back! A fourth-order Demon Beast is here! Retreat!” Wang Hao’s gaze snapped toward the horizon. The sky warped. A colossal roc eclipsed the clouds, radiating a blinding, incandescent heat
Chapter 424: Finger Technique Spirit Art “And what exactly constitutes ‘satisfaction’?” Wang Hao arched an eyebrow, his tone cool and measured. Ye Yinan offered a practiced smile. “As long as Fellow Daoist participates, we will front three High Grade third-tier spirit talismans and a Middle Grade Dharma Treasure. Should you secure a victory, we’ll throw
Chapter 425: Strategic Deployment Phew. Ye Yinan exhaled a long, heavy breath, his shoulders slumping in profound relief. Persuading Wang Hao had been no small feat. Other factions had orchestrated similar arrangements, but the price they paid was a mere fraction of the Ye Family’s investment. Still, he didn’t consider it a bad deal. A
Chapter 426: Taking the Stage Once the inspections concluded, the battle began. The yellow Demon Beast unleashed a deafening howl, its body violently expanding. Coarse fur bristled along its spine before a violent shudder sent countless yellow needles tearing through the air toward the green-robed cultivator. A lethal, full-throttle strike right out of the gate.
Chapter 427: Just Like That, He Won? The air shrieked as a hundred-zhang-long sword shadow cleaved through the gale. Bao Chan’s feral confidence shattered. Desperation twisting her features, the Half-Demon gripped her spear with both hands, thrusting a frantic barrage of phantom strikes to intercept the descending monolith of energy. *Boom!* Violent spiritual energy detonated
Chapter 428: Three Consecutive Victories The demon camp was suffocating under the pressure. But in the face of absolute suppression, even a sliver of hope was worth bleeding for. “Silverwing. Take the arena!” A silver-skinned Half-Demon dropped onto the island. Leathery, predatory wings sprouted from his back, twitching with feral energy. He had clearly analyzed
Chapter 429: Choice Envy rippled through the crowd. A Heaven and Earth Spiritual Fire was a premium asset—a treasure that even Nascent Soul cultivators would bleed to acquire. Jealousy simmered beneath the surface, but Wang Hao’s current market value was untouchable. He had just delivered a massive dividend to the human race. Even those harboring
Chapter 430: Murong Shuhua Wang Hao’s brows knitted together. He had stepped into the arena to win a spiritual mountain for his cultivation, but the return on investment was looking increasingly abysmal. The troubles far outweighed the dividends. Meng Changjun’s promise was a flimsy shield; it guaranteed his life, but these corporate-sized sects had a
Chapter 431: All Below Nascent Soul Are Ants Wang Hao exchanged a few final pleasantries with Murong Shuhua. “Fellow Daoist Murong, I won’t impose any longer. Farewell.” He returned to the Wang family’s camp with Wang Wuxin in tow. Wang Guang’an immediately approached, his eyes bright with anticipation. “Is the marriage settled?” Marrying into a
Chapter 432: Repairing the Warship “Fellow Daoist Wang, between you and your clansmen, you still hold one hundred thousand military merits. Have you decided on your payout?” Ye Yinan asked, his tone brisk. “If you delay until the frontline forces withdraw, liquidating those merits will become a bureaucratic nightmare.” Wang Hao ran the numbers in
Chapter 433: Black Tortoise Sea The demon race had ceded a massive swath of territory, now collectively dubbed the Subduing Demons Sea. The Black Tortoise Sea made up less than one percent of this expanse, but its location was prime real estate. Sitting near the center of the newly conquered zone, it was the perfect
Chapter 434: Golden Tortoise Island Golden Tortoise Island sat like a fortress in the sea. To its north lay the lawless expanse of the public ocean. Neighbors flanked its eastern and western shores, while Fire Tortoise Island anchored its southern border. Boundary disputes were common in these newly settled waters. Along the Guo family’s borders
Chapter 435: Guo Chengmiao Wang Hao watched Guo Zijie’s silhouette vanish into the horizon, his mind already calculating the angles. This upcoming birthday banquet wasn’t just a celebration; it was a prime opportunity for negotiations. Everything hinged on the Guo family’s attitude. If they wanted to be partners, they could all prosper together. If they
Chapter 436: Thousand Miasma Island The two men exchanged jade slips. Silence stretched across the room as they scanned the data. When they finally looked up, identical frowns marred their faces. It was a classic deadlock. Both factions wanted to build the market town. Both wanted the controlling shares. And both demanded the lion’s cut
Chapter 437: Contest “Fifth Uncle,” Wang Wuyan began, her tone measured. “From the sound of it, you’re leaning toward Thousand Miasma Island as well.” “Oh? What makes you say that?” Wang Hao asked. He had always held Wuyan in high regard. She possessed excellent aptitude and a sharp, diligent mind. Her only flaw was a
Chapter 438: Soul Jade Wang Hao’s eyes locked onto the black stone. Soul Jade. The Wang clan’s infrastructure severely lacked treasures like Soul Lamps or Soul Plates—a critical vulnerability in their operational security. Unfortunately, this fragment was barely the size of a pineapple, yielding only enough material to refine a single lamp. Wang Hao opened
Chapter 439: Wind Spirit Root Cultivator The match commenced with explosive immediacy. Wang Daoning, acutely aware of Guo Youxin’s lethal reputation, took no chances. She hurled three metallic spheres onto the arena. With a sharp, mechanical *clack*, they unfolded into three Second-Tier Middle Grade ape puppet beasts, their metallic joints gleaming. Simultaneously, she summoned seven
Chapter 440: Cooperation Reached “I have already discussed the market venture with Fellow Daoist Guo,” Wang Hao began, his voice smooth and laced with calculated temptation. “We believe Thousand Miasma Island, located south of the Black Tortoise Sea, is the prime real estate for this project. Once established, it won’t just generate internal revenue—it will
