Chapter 4930: Blood Shadow Clan's Major Move

"Your cultivation level is quite high. I intend to give you a mission: go overseas to search for the Lizard Clan. Do you dare?" Wang Ruyan asked.

"As long as the Mistress commands, I will not hesitate to face death," Wang Xiao replied solemnly.

"The remaining members of the Lizard Clan are hiding overseas, and we haven't been able to find them. I want you to infiltrate the foreign races' circles, or simply stay overseas and gather intelligence about the Lizard Clan remnants. What do you think?" Wang Ruyan asked.

Wang Xiao lived a reclusive life, and when he did appear in public, he used a disguise. Therefore, he wouldn't need to worry about being recognized while on overseas covert operations. Furthermore, the Wang family had few undercover agents overseas, and their cultivation levels were generally not high, with only Wang Yongyue being slightly better, but the intelligence they gathered was of limited value. As a late-stage Void Refinement cultivator, Wang Xiao was quite powerful, making him suitable for gathering information abroad.

"Yes, I obey your command," Wang Xiao readily agreed.

Wang Xiao naturally understood the importance of knowing one's place.

Wang Ruyan summoned Wang Moshan, instructing him to escort Wang Xiao from Qinglian Island and provide intelligence on foreign races overseas to help Wang Xiao integrate into their circles.

Wang Xiao could disguise himself as a remnant of the Golden Roc Clan, but whether he could successfully infiltrate the foreign races' circles depended on his capabilities. This was also a test for Wang Xiao. Wang Tunian and others had already proven their abilities, so if Wang Xiao's skills were too poor, Wang Ruyan naturally wouldn't allocate too many resources to him, as it would be a waste.

The Soul Severing Ruin was located in the southwestern corner of the Bloodlight Realm, known as the realm's most perilous area. It was heavily restricted, and even Nascent Soul cultivators risked death upon entering.

Deep within the Soul Severing Ruin, amidst an endless red bamboo forest, a massive golden light soared skyward, incredibly conspicuous. The ground shook violently, and countless red bamboo stalks were uprooted by a powerful energy wave, flung high into the air.

A ball of blood-colored light flared in the sky, transforming into a pale-faced elder in a blood-red robe. His left arm was missing, and his eyes were filled with terror.

As soon as the blood-robed elder appeared, the void above him rippled, and a large, shimmering golden hand materialized from thin air, striking the elder.

The blood-robed elder rapidly plummeted towards the ground, as thick green vines burst from the earth and coiled around his body.

He opened his mouth and spewed a pungent, blood-red flame, incinerating the green vines.

With a flash of golden light, a shimmering golden brick materialized from thin air. A powerful gravitational force enveloped the blood-robed elder. Just as he was about to evade, a man's loud roar echoed, causing him to feel dizzy and disoriented. The golden brick then smashed down.

With a thunderous crash, the ground shook.

Wang Pinbai flew over from a distance, his face pale, with a horrifying bloody hole in his left shoulder.

A mini Nascent Soul flew out of the body, only to be immediately captured by Wang Pinbai, who then performed a soul search on it.

Wang Pinzhen personally led the team, using a realm-breaking treasure to open a spatial channel. Twenty Nascent Soul cultivators entered the Bloodlight Realm, avoiding other cultivators and secretly heading into the Soul Severing Ruin to search for Creation Divine Water.

The Bloodshadow Clan was also searching for Creation Divine Water and had obtained it first. On their way out, they encountered Wang Pinzhen's group, and a fierce battle ensued between the two sides.

The Bloodshadow Clan had five Nascent Soul cultivators, possessing considerable divine abilities and mastering several powerful secret techniques. After a round of combat, the Wang family suffered one serious injury before finally eliminating all five Bloodshadow Clan Nascent Soul cultivators.

It was also fortunate that their numbers far exceeded those of the Bloodshadow Clan, otherwise, their losses would have been greater.

Wang Pinzhen and others flew over. Wang Pinji asked, "How did it go? Did you find any useful information?"

"The Bloodshadow Clan has actually controlled twenty-seven lower realms, and within the past ten thousand years, they've newly controlled nineteen of them! They've killed many cultivators and collected their vital essence, seemingly to refine some kind of treasure!" Wang Pinbai said with a frown.

"The Bloodshadow Clan has lost five Nascent Soul cultivators, and there are still three left at their stronghold. Should we go wipe out the Bloodshadow Clan's lair?" a clan elder suggested.

This was the best time to deal with the Bloodshadow Clan in the Bloodlight Realm, an opportunity not to be missed.

Wang Pinzhen thought for a moment and said, "Let's first send the Creation Divine Water back to the Dongli Realm. It won't be too late to come back and eliminate the Bloodshadow Clan next time."

If something were to happen to the Seven Gourd Vine, acquiring any number of treasures would be useless.

They left the Soul Severing Ruin and returned to the Dongli Realm.

Xuanyang Realm, Qinglian Island.

Qinglian Peak, a secluded manor.

Wang Ruyan was guiding Wang Yuanwei in her cultivation. Wang Yuanwei was currently at the late Void Refinement stage, and she was one of the few high-level sound cultivators in the Wang family.

Wang Ruyan took out a blue communication disk, cast a spell into it, and frowned. She then instructed, "Dushan, bring them over!"

"Yes, Ancestor," came Wang Moshan's voice from the communication disk. Wang Yuanwei discreetly withdrew.

Not long after, Wang Moshan, Wang Pinbai, and Li Yuxin appeared before Wang Ruyan.

"Greetings, Ancestor!" Wang Pinbai and Li Yuxin quickly saluted. "Has the Seven Gourd Vine's growth recovered?" Wang Ruyan asked.

"With the Creation Divine Water, it's much better now. However, the Divine Water will eventually run out. Brother Pinzhen suggested bringing the Seven Gourd Vine up here?" Wang Pinbai proposed.

"No, without our command, no one is to move the Seven Gourd Vine." Wang Ruyan's stance was firm. Over the years, three clan members had perished during their ascension, encountering realm storms.

Even with the Spirit Ascent Array, there was still some risk for clan members ascending from the Dongli Realm to the Xuanyang Realm. Given the Seven Gourd Vine's immense value, they absolutely could not risk it.

"That's what we thought too. Brother Pinzhen only made a suggestion. Please rest assured, Ancestor; he wouldn't dare move the Seven Gourd Vine without orders," Wang Pinbai quickly explained.

"What's going on with the Bloodlight Realm? Tell me in detail," Wang Ruyan continued to ask.

Wang Pinbai dared not conceal anything and recounted everything in full.

"What? The Bloodshadow Clan controls twenty-seven lower realms, and they've newly controlled nineteen realms within ten thousand years! Killing high-level cultivators to refine their vital essence—what are they planning?" Wang Ruyan asked, perplexed.

"We're not sure. We originally planned to wipe out the Bloodshadow Clan in the Bloodlight Realm, but Brother Pinzhen said the Seven Gourd Vine's safety was more important, so we returned to the Dongli Realm first," Wang Pinbai explained.

"I understand. I will send someone to handle this matter. You all did very well. Moshan, take them away and ensure they are properly settled," Wang Ruyan instructed.

Wang Moshan acknowledged her command and led them away.

"The Bloodshadow Clan controls so many lower realms and has killed a large number of cultivators. Are they trying to emulate the Lizard Clan and set up some grand formation?" Wang Ruyan muttered to herself, her face full of confusion.

The Bloodshadow Clan was one of the seven major clans of Xuanguang Continent, with a Mahayana cultivator presiding over them. Unless absolutely necessary, she truly did not want to provoke them. Xuanguang Continent was too far from Xuanling Continent, and being targeted by the Bloodshadow Clan would bring significant trouble. The Lizard Clan was different; they and the human race were ancient enemies to begin with.

Wang Ruyan pondered for a moment, then instructed Wang Moshan to inform the clan members in the lower realms to heighten their vigilance, strictly guard against Bloodshadow Clan cultivators, and ensure the Seven Gourd Vine was well protected.

After completing these tasks, Wang Ruyan entered a secret chamber, sat down cross-legged, took out talisman-making materials, and began to craft talismans. There were not many Seventh-rank talismans left in the family treasury. She planned to refine more so that clan members could request one for protection when undertaking important missions, thereby increasing their survival rate.