Chapter 388 Tianxingzhou Wang Clan

"Then let us wait a while longer."

Lyra could only say this much. With Eldrin's magic power comparable to the Golden Core, Late Stage, it was still too difficult to expel the nether energy from the Nether Stone.

Worried that it might draw the attention of Black Fiend Patriarch, Eldrin said, "This is no place to linger. Let's leave first and talk later."

"Very well."

Lyra nodded. After the 2 of them slew the Old Fiend Lin and destroyed all the demonic treasures, they turned and departed from the Demon Flame Mountain.

Just as the 2 departed, deep within the Heaven's Spine Mountains (Location), at the Ridge of the Black Fiend (Location), a towering figure opened its eyes.

"Who exactly has destroyed my Nether Crossing Array?"

"Damn it, could it be that the Ji Clan has discovered something..."

Unaware of the events unfolding at the Ridge of the Black Fiend (Location), Eldrin (Person Name) and his companion were steering the Green Sun Treasure Ark while tallying their gains from the expedition.

This time, the treasures they obtained were few. The demonic artifacts and blood crystals left by the demonic cultivators held no use for them.

After destroying all the demonic creatures, the 2 discovered only 2 truly precious treasures remained: the Infernal Flame Yin Thunder Pearl and the Nether Stone (Spiritual Object).

Both treasures were of an exceptionally high grade. Eldrin stored away the Nether Stone and handed the Netious Flame Yin Lightning Pearl to Lyra, saying, "With your cultivation level, you can unleash the full power of this Yin Lightning Pearl."

"Hmm."

Lyra nodded. With this item in hand, they would have an additional hidden card to play in the future.

The 2 continued their flight toward Tianxing Continent. The remainder of their journey proved remarkably smooth, entirely free of further mishaps. After several months, they finally crossed into the borders of Tianxing Continent.

After arriving in Heavenly Star Continent, Lyra (Person Name) remarked, "They say the ruler of Heavenly Star Continent is the Heavenly Star Sect (Sect Name), an organization of Nascent Soul cultivators."

This sect dominates Tianxing Continent, with 3 Nascent Soul True Monarchs residing within its ranks. We must avoid excessive interaction with them. Let us directly seek out several powerful local Golden Core immortal families, exchange for the Heavenly Crystal (Spiritual Object), and depart immediately.

"Good."

Eldrin nodded. They wished to exchange for the Heavenly Crystal, but not every Golden Core faction would have 1 in their collection.

Typically, only the most powerful immortal clans, with cultivators at the Golden Core, Late Stage (Cultivation Realm), would gather Heavenly Crystals (Spiritual Object) for unforeseen circumstances.

Beyond the Heavenstar Sect, the Heavenstar Continent also boasted several dozen Golden Core cultivators, forming approximately 20-some Golden Core factions.

Among these Golden Core forces, only 5 powerful immortal families were likely to have collected Heavenly Crystal (Spiritual Object).

"Let's first purchase a map of the Celestial Star Continent, then we'll decide based on the situation."

"As I was saying," Eldrin remarked, accompanying Lyra to the nearest third-tier market.

This marketplace was named Stardust Market, and was in fact also a business of the Heavenly Star Sect. After entering, the 2 purchased a map. Eldrin chuckled after glancing at it and remarked.

This is the Eastern Qi Kingdom (Location) of Tianxing Continent, ruled by the Wang Clan (Immortal Family).

“We met the Wang Clan Leader at the Ji Province Exchange Conference years ago. He had already reached the peak of the Golden Core Realm back then, and now I wonder if he has broken through to the Pseudo-Infant Realm.”

Lyra also said with a smile, "The Wang Clan is the top Golden Core immortal family in Tianxing Province. They must possess Heavenly Crystals in their hands."

"Then let us pay them a visit."

Without lingering, the 2 immediately mounted their swords and flew to the Wang Clan's ancestral lands in the Eastern Qi Kingdom. Before the mountain gate of the Wang Clan, they presented their visiting card.

While awaiting the Wang Clan's response, Eldrin gazed upon their celestial city and remarked, "Throughout our journey, we have passed numerous cities belonging to the Wang Clan."

"With so many cities sustaining mortals, I fear their clan's population has already exceeded 3 100 million."

Eldrin exclaimed in astonishment, "A full 3 100 million mortals! Even at a mere 0.1% probability of producing cultivators, that would still amount to 300,000 practitioners."

This was truly astonishing. Even the vast Chu Kingdom, spanning over a million miles, only had some 400,000 to 500,000 cultivators. The Wang Clan alone could rival an entire nation.

Lyra's eyes flickered slightly as she remarked calmly, "The Wang Clan has existed for over 2 1000 years. It is said that 4 Golden Core Perfection cultivators have attempted to breach the Nascent Soul Realm, yet all ultimately failed."

"Among such elite Golden Core immortal clans, the number of Golden Core cultivators has never fallen below a dozen. In nearly every era, there has always been a Great Perfection Golden Core expert overseeing their affairs."

"By comparison, the entire history of the Chu Kingdom (Location) spans a mere 2 1000 years—it may not even be as ancient as this Wang Clan of Immortals (Immortal Family)."

Eldrin nodded slightly. High-level cultivators possessed extraordinarily long lifespans; a single Golden Core expert alone could safeguard a Golden Core clan for 1 1000 years.

Should a Nascent Soul True Monarch appear, they would be powerful enough to dominate an entire minor continent, safeguarding hundreds of millions of living beings as they thrive and multiply.

To a Nascent Soul True Monarch, a dominant figure of such caliber, the rise and fall of a nation, the writing and conclusion of an ancient chronicle, were but trivial matters commonly encountered in the course of cultivation.

As long as the True Lord lives, he can harmonize heaven and earth, carve out a sanctuary for humanity, and allow countless beings to thrive and multiply.

In truth, the Chen Clan's decision to cleanse the 100-1000-li wilderness was fundamentally aimed at helping the clan establish a sanctuary of their own.

However, the Ji Continent was plagued by perpetual warfare, resulting in a relatively sparse population. Consequently, the process of land reclamation proved more arduous. It was said that in some of the more peaceful continents, the population often far exceeded that of the Ji Continent.

Legend has it that deep within the Eastern Wastelands (Location), amidst the flourishing sacred lands, the Dao Monarch's Sanctuary carved mountains and rivers with supreme divine power, transforming tens of millions of miles of terrain into habitable land for mortals—so harmonious that not even protective formations were needed.

Although the Wang Clan was not a Nascent Soul family, the environment of Tianxing Continent was far more tranquil than that of Ji Continent, naturally allowing it to sustain such a vast mortal population.

As the 2 were observing Wang Shi, 3 figures finally descended from the mountain peak.

The leader took 1 look at the 2 of them and laughed heartily, "I was wondering what distinguished guests had arrived. So it's Sword Immortal Chen from Jizhou and Fairy Lyra (Person Name)."

"Esteemed guests, your arrival brings great honor. I, Wang, must apologize for failing to greet you at the gate."

The Wang Clan Leader spoke from afar, a hint of formality coloring his expression.

Eldrin exchanged a glance with Lyra, then smiled faintly. "40 years have passed since we last met, and you've already broken through to the Nascent Soul Formation realm, Brother Wang. It seems that in a 100 years, the Astral Continent will surely welcome another Nascent Soul immortal clan."

"Ha ha ha!"

"Do not flatter this old man too much, fellow Daoist."

The Wang Clan Head laughed heartily, then said courteously, "I have prepared tea. Please join me at Welcoming Guest Peak for a conversation."

"In that case, my sincere gratitude."

According to the unspoken rules among high-ranking immortal clans, when cultivators of the same realm paid visits to 1 another, they typically refrained from entering each other's spiritual mountains unless they shared exceptionally close ties.

For 1 can know a man's face but not his heart, and once the Spirit Mountain Array is activated, there is a high likelihood of becoming trapped within it.

Under such circumstances, Welcoming Guest Peak had essentially become a requisite reception site for all major immortal clans.

The group arrived at the Welcoming Peak and settled into their seats. Eldrin swept a glance over them.