Chapter 726: Summerpeak And The Wu Clan (2)

Cang Feng Eldritch Voidrealm, Shan Lin Planet.

Unlike the Eternal Sun Immortal Voidrealm, the eldritch voidrealm was generally divided into planets and planes.

Ordinary immortal cultivators from the eldritch continent entering the eldritch voidrealm would typically gather on a single planet, and these planets would then converge to form a plane.

Shan Lin Planet was a gathering place within the eldritch voidrealm for immortal cultivators from the Shan Lin Eldritch Continent. The planet itself was immense.

The Summerpeak World was a worldlet. Thus, most of its immortal cultivators arrived at the Shan Lin Eldritch Continent through teleportation arrays before exploring the Shan Lin Eldritch Continent.

Consequently, large numbers of cultivators from Summerpeak entered the eldritch voidrealm, all congregating on the Shan Lin Planet. After some time, they decided to purchase their own plot of land, establishing a vast estate called the Summerpeak Manor, with Wu Yijun as its mistress.

Although Wu Yuan had never made an appearance, Wu Yijun, as the disciple of an Archimmortal, along with Cen Jiang, a High Immortal who occasionally showed up, had given the Summerpeak World faction quite a reputation in the Shan Lin Eldritch Continent.

Today, the Summerpeak Manor, spanning dozens of li, was particularly lively, with immortal cultivators from the Summerpeak lineage arriving and gathering.

"You've all arrived?"

"Yes, we're here."

"We received a message from the World Master, it must be something important."

"I heard that even High Immortal Cen Jiang will be present this time." These Amethyst Cradle/Shambhala and Golden Core/Spiritual Body cultivators whispered among themselves.

A few thousand people had gathered at the central plaza of the manor, all core members of the Summerpeak lineage.

Around ten individuals stood in the center of the group. Their auras weren't particularly strong, but even the Amethyst Cradle/Shambhala cultivators regarded them with great reverence.

"It's the Wu Clan cultivators."

"They're all here."

"Aside from the World Master and her Dao companion, most of the Wu Clansmen are only at the Golden Core/Spiritual Body level." The numerous Summerpeak lineage cultivators whispered amongst themselves.

Whoosh~ Whoosh!

Two figures suddenly appeared out of thin air, one wearing purple robes with an unremarkable aura, the other in red robes. Both were women.

"Greetings, World Master. Greetings, High Immortal Cen Jiang." Immediately, all immortal cultivators on the plaza bowed respectfully.

The two were none other than Wu Yijun, the World Master of the Summerpeak World, and High Immortal Cen Jiang.

Wu Yijun's gaze swept across the crowd. "Today, I've summoned all of you to introduce you to someone – the leader of our Summerpeak World. Most of you have never met our leader before."

Leader? Instantly, everyone on the plaza was stunned, even the ten-odd Wu Clan cultivators in the plaza were taken aback.

The plaza fell into complete silence!

The head of the Summerpeak World was Wu Yijun, who had become the World Master with the help of her Archimmortal Master.

But there was only one leader.

It was that incredibly legendary figure who, in just a few decades of cultivation, had claimed the heaven-tier title in both the Fifth Origin Eldritch Field and the Fourth Origin Eldritch Field – the peerless genius, Wu Yuan.

Indeed, for countless beings in the Summerpeak World, Wu Yuan's ability to claim a heaven-tier title in the Fourth Origin Eldritch Field was already dazzling and legendary enough.

It was rumored that Wu Yijun was able to become a disciple of an Archimmortal all because of Wu Yuan.

Centuries had passed, and the strength of this leader of theirs must have grown even more formidable.

Whoosh!

Without warning, a figure in black robes appeared out of thin air beside Wu Yijun. His features weren't particularly outstanding, save for a pair of eyes as sharp as swords. As they swept across every figure in the plaza, everyone felt their hearts tremble. Even the Amethyst Cradle/Shambhala cultivators were no exception.

It was worth noting that this was the voidrealm, where such terrifying pressure shouldn't exist. Little did they know, this was the pressure brought by the essence of a Great Dao.

"Leader!"

"How terrifying, he feels even more frightening than High Immortal Cen Jiang. So powerful."

𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

"If my calculations are right, the leader has only cultivated for a few centuries, right? And he's already this formidable? Truly worthy of being called a legendary monstrous prodigy." The many Summerpeak lineage immortal cultivators were filled with excitement.

"It's the chieftain."

"Uncle." The ten-odd Wu Clan immortal cultivators were the most excited, gazing at Wu Yuan with utter admiration.

"We pay our respects to the leader."

"We pay our respects to the chieftain." The thousands of individuals on the plaza knelt and bowed. In the Summerpeak World, Wu Yuan had long become a mythological figure.

"Master." Even Cen Jiang bowed respectfully.

Seeing even a powerful High Immortal kneel and pay respects, countless cultivators felt their hearts race with fervor.

"The Summerpeak lineage has indeed grown strong," Wu Yuan's gaze swept across the crowd, spotting very few familiar faces. Most were strangers.

Centuries had passed. For mortals, that meant the passing of numerous generations, leading to significant changes.

Currently, those gathered were the powerful immortal cultivators. In the mortal realm of Summerpeak World, the transformations would be even more dramatic.

...

After meeting with the elite immortal cultivators of the Summerpeak lineage, Wu Yuan didn't say much before departing.

In the hall of the Summerpeak Manor.

"Brother, this is Zishan, and this is Zimu," Wu Yijun gestured at the two brothers standing respectfully to the side.

They were quite handsome, their appearances very similar to Wu Yijun's. In fact, they even resembled Wu Yuan somewhat.

"Uncle."

"Uncle." Wu Zishan and Wu Zimu looked at Wu Yuan somewhat nervously, not daring to make eye contact.

This was their first time meeting Wu Yuan. For the past few centuries, they had grown up hearing legends and tales of Wu Yuan's deeds, and they deeply admired him.

"Mm." Wu Yuan nodded, looking at his two nephews, unconsciously revealing a slight smile.

This was a connection born of blood. The image of his niece from his previous life on the Blue Planet rose to his mind, unbidden. Unfortunately, even though he had utilized various channels, he still couldn't find any trace of the Blue Planet. It was as if it didn't exist at all.

"Zishan, Zimu, you've both chosen the path of qi refining? Show me some techniques of the Dao you specialize in," Wu Yuan smiled.

The two were stunned for a moment.

"Hurry up and do it," Wu Yijun, understanding Wu Yuan's intentions, urged them.

"Yes. Little Brother, I'll go first," Wu Zimu, not at all timid, immediately began his demonstration.

Swiftly, both of them gave a brief demonstration. They were both Golden Core cultivators, specializing in the Law of Wood.

"The Law of Wood?" Wu Yuan nodded slightly, smiling. "I've already transmitted immortal slips with some teachings to your personal halls. Later, you can study them on your own.

Your uncle’s true body is still out exploring, but when I return, I will give you another gift."

"It’s an immortal-level codex?"

"Heavens!" The brothers were no longer children. In fact, they had already produced offspring of their own and had quite a broad perspective.

Upon checking their present, they naturally understood how weighty this gift was, and exclaimed excitedly, "Thank you, Uncle!"

"Thank you, Uncle."

In their minds, Wu Yuan grew even more mysterious and powerful.

"Wan Xiao," Wu Yuan's gaze finally fell on the black-clad man standing not far away.

The man grew visibly nervous.

"Big Brother," the man in black forced a faint smile. He was Wu Yijun's Dao companion, Wan Xiao.

"Brother," Wu Yijun called out from the side.

"Don't worry," Wu Yuan cast an affectionate glance at his sister, then turned to Wan Xiao. "Thank you for your hard work all these years, it mustn’t have been easy. It's no small feat for the Summerpeak lineage to produce a Shambhala cultivator."

"Not at all, not at all," Wan Xiao finally let out a sigh of relief.

He knew well that in terms of importance, he probably didn't even measure up to a fraction of his own sons in Wu Yuan's eyes, let alone compared to Wu Yijun.

In terms of talent, Wan Xiao was considered decent, reaching the eighth-stage Shambhala phase after several hundred years of cultivation. But compared to Wu Yuan, there was simply no comparison. Naturally, Wan Xiao didn't dare show the slightest disrespect in Wu Yuan's presence.

"Wan Xiao, go downstairs with Zishan and Zimu first," Wu Yuan said. "I have some matters to discuss with Little Yi."

"Yes," Wan Xiao replied promptly, leading Wu Zihan and Wu Zimu out of the hall.

Only Wu Yuan, Wu Yijun, and Cen Jiang remained, and the three continued their conversation.

"Mother has taken a liking to Realm Chess?" Wu Yuan asked, slightly surprised. This was an incredibly complex and profound game that even ordinary Archimmortals and High Eldritch couldn't calculate all the possibilities of. It was a widely popular game in the eldritch world.

"Yes. After taking the Nine Transformations Longevity Immortal Pill, Mother's lifespan has been greatly lengthened.

Her mental computing power now rivals those in the Amethyst Cradle phase, her energy has greatly increased, and her perspective and knowledge have broadened. She's become curious about many things," Wu Yijun said with a smile. "For the past hundred years, she's been most fascinated with Realm Chess."

"What? The Nine Transformations Longevity Immortal Pill?" Wu Yuan felt a jolt of shock.

From Cen Jiang's message, he only knew that his mother had taken medicinal pills sent from the eldritch world. He never imagined it would be the legendary Nine Transformations Longevity Immortal Pill.

Taking this pill could allow one to live for a million years. This was already the limit under the workings of heaven and earth. A treasure that granted an even longer lifespan? Even Sovereigns couldn't provide that.

No matter how many rare treasures and resources one had, one needed to cultivate at the very least to have a chance at longevity. One needed a certain level of talent as well.

That was why, after countless years, those super powerhouses had almost no close blood relatives left.

Was it Master?

Wu Yuan thought to himself.

Only his master had the rank and authority to obtain such a precious medicinal pill from the Eldritch Court.

"Brother, is this medicinal pill very precious?" Wu Yijun asked curiously.

She only knew the name of the pill, but wasn't very clear about its specific effects.

"It is very precious, but don’t worry. There's no need to tell Mother about it," Wu Yuan smiled.

Even ordinary Archimmortals might not know the name of this pill. There was no need to say more.

"Cen Jiang, thank you for your hard work all these years," Wu Yuan's gaze fell on the woman in red robes beside them. "The Summerpeak World has developed wonderfully, and without a doubt, you deserve the greatest credit."

"It's all Cen Jiang’s duty," Cen Jiang quickly replied.

"I won't forget your efforts. When I return, I'll do my best to help you," Wu Yuan said with a smile. "You were able to become a High Immortal purely through your own efforts... With my help, becoming an Archimmortal in the future isn't impossible for you."

"Become an Archimmortal?" Cen Jiang's pupils constricted slightly.

Wu Yijun was equally shocked.

"You'll understand when the time comes," Wu Yuan smiled, then abruptly changed the subject. "By the way, what happened to Fang Xia? Wasn't he out adventuring? Why has he gone missing? Is he alive or dead now?"

The smiles on Cen Jiang and Wu Yijun's faces quickly faded.

"Master, let me explain," Cen Jiang quickly said. "Fang Xia and the others initially went on an expedition with Arctic and his group.

Following your orders, I secretly looked after them along the way. After you entered seclusion, their strength grew even more through the risks they took and opportunities they encountered.

This is especially so for Fang Xia, who is the most talented among them. He had quite a few fortuitous encounters, successfully entering the Amethyst Cradle phase, even reaching the seventh-stage Amethyst Cradle phase. He also upgraded his immortal root," Cen Jiang explained.

Wu Yuan nodded slightly. Old Fang's talent and temperament were both excellent.

"Until a hundred years ago."