Chapter 578: Ancient Moon Domain, Heavenly Moon City

A cup of tea's time later.

Xiaobai returned into the Ice Coffin.

Wang Jianqiang lay on the ground, his figure gaunt, skin dull, hair withered, eye sockets darkened, and his eyes listless.

At this moment, he did not even have the strength to move a finger.

In the end, he had still underestimated a Great Vehicle Stage cultivator.

Although he was no longer the person he once was,

facing a Great Vehicle Stage cultivator,

he was still no different from before.

After a good while.

Relying on the powerful recovery ability of the Pure Yang Power, he finally regained some strength and managed to crawl up from the ground.

Inside the re-closed Ice Coffin, a wisp of light smoke rose up.

Xiaobai's Soul Body manifested in mid-air.

She looked at the disheveled Wang Jianqiang, and a look of half-smile could not help but appear on her face.

"Daoist Friend Wang, has your state of mind recovered now? Can you refine the Pill for me?"

A flash of embarrassment crossed Wang Jianqiang's eyes.

After obtaining the Life Replication Supernatural Ability and comprehending the Dang Kong Power, he had thought he was invincible.

He had not expected a Great Vehicle Stage cultivator to be so exaggerated.

Not only did he fail to take his revenge, but he had also added another entry to his history of humiliation.

"Wang's state of mind has recovered. Rest assured, I will refine this Ice Heart Pill for you as soon as possible."

He coughed dryly.

He put away the Ice Heart Pill Pill Formula.

His figure flashed, and he vanished directly from sight.

……

One day later.

Under the recovery of various Pills, Wang Jianqiang's physical condition had improved a lot.

However, he still looked somewhat weak, and his complexion was also a bit pale.

Dong dong dong~

Just at this moment.

A knock on the door came.

"Is it time for the daily casting of the Secret Technique again?"

Wang Jianqiang's heart stirred, and he opened the door.

A beautiful and peerless figure walked in.

Ever since revealing to Wang Jianqiang that she was a woman, Jiang Xuan had not transformed back into a man's appearance.

"Daoist Friend Wang, I am troubling you again."

She walked into the room.

Upon seeing Wang Jianqiang's weak appearance, her expression froze.

"Daoist Friend Wang, your complexion is not good; has something gone wrong with your body?"

Wang Jianqiang smiled, "It is nothing, just that the consumption is a bit high."

High consumption?

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, Jiang Xuan's heart stirred.

For this period of time, Wang Jianqiang had been helping her cast the Secret Technique once every day.

Could it be because of this reason?

That must be it!

Such a powerful Secret Technique, how could there be no price to pay when casting it?

Thinking of this, a look of apology immediately appeared on her face, "Wang Daoist Friend has suffered for Xuan'er."

Hearing Jiang Xuan's voice, Wang Jianqiang was startled.

He then reacted and shook his head with a smile, "Fairy, you are being too formal; are we not friends?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xuan felt a warmth in her heart, a smile appeared on her face, and she nodded gently.

Wang Jianqiang smiled and continued, "Next, let us begin casting the Secret Technique."

……

The next day.

Wang Jianqiang's consumption had finally recovered.

Jiang Xuan arrived again as promised.

"Daoist Friend Wang, I am troubling you again."

She looked at Wang Jianqiang, her pretty face slightly flushed.

Wang Jianqiang smiled and pondered for a moment before saying, "Fairy, this unique Secret Technique of mine must be cast once every day, which is a bit too troublesome."

"If Wang has something come up, it will delay the Fairy's cultivation; it would be better to solve it once and for all."

Jiang Xuan's expression stirred, "Daoist Friend Wang has a method to solve it once and for all?"

"I did not before, but today, while looking through my Space Ring, Wang suddenly discovered a Pill Formula. With this Pill, it can completely solve it once and for all, and the effect will even be better than my Secret Technique."

Hearing this, Jiang Xuan revealed a look of pleasant surprise.

Although the boost to cultivation speed provided by Daoist Friend Wang's Secret Technique had already left her very satisfied.

But who would complain about their own cultivation speed being fast?

Being able to be even faster, she was naturally very willing.

It was just that the only regret was.

I fear that in the future, I will not be able to perform the secret art with Daoist Friend Wang...

Hmm?

How could I have such a thought?

After Jiang Xuan realized this, her pretty face instantly flushed red.

"Fairy Jiang, what is wrong?"

Just at this moment.

Wang Jianqiang's concerned voice suddenly entered her ears.

Immediately following.

Her hand was suddenly taken into the palm of a broad and thick hand.

Jiang Xuan reacted immediately and shook her head, "It is nothing."

She secretly glanced at the hand held in Wang Jianqiang's palm and did not pull away.

Wang Jianqiang smiled and took an internal look at Jiang Xuan's Attribute Panel.

His attention paused for a moment on her Good and Evil Value, which had already reached 96 points.

Then he quickly regained his focus.

He leaned in toward her ear and said softly, "I know that the Fairy wishes to break through as soon as possible. I have a method that can use Purification Power to refine your foundation, allowing your foundation to undergo a metamorphosis and greatly increasing your potential."

"To essentially increase your cultivation speed even further; I wonder if the Fairy would like to try?"

Jiang Xuan was startled.

To cause a foundation to undergo a metamorphosis and increase a Cultivator's potential!

This kind of ability could be called a miracle!

Wang Jianqiang could actually do this?

Her expression shifted, and a trace of hesitation appeared on her face, "Xuan'er does indeed wish to know, but such a miraculous ability is likely Daoist Friend Wang's greatest secret, is it not?"

"Is it appropriate to just tell Xuan'er like this...?"

Wang Jianqiang laughed heartily, "Normally, such a secret naturally cannot be told to outsiders, but to me, Fairy Jiang is not an outsider, so it is naturally appropriate."

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, Jiang Xuan's heart warmed, and her cheeks flushed red once again.

"Ding, Jiang Xuan's Good and Evil Value has increased; current Good and Evil Value is 99 points."

Damn!

I haven't even really exerted myself yet, and it's already reached ninety-nine points?

Hearing the system prompt sound in his mind, Wang Jianqiang smiled and continued, "My constitution is special, and I can condense a unique kind of Purification Power."

"It only requires..."

As the barely perceptible two words entered her ears.

Jiang Xuan's complexion instantly turned bright red, and she revealed a look of hesitation.

"I only proposed this for Fairy Jiang's own good; if the Fairy is unwilling, then let it be."

Just at this moment, Wang Jianqiang's voice came again.

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, Jiang Xuan subconsciously shook her head and said somewhat urgently, "No, Daoist Friend Wang, you have misunderstood."

In her view.

Wang Jianqiang was free-spirited, magnanimous, acted without being constrained by trifles, was generous to those around him, and his character was almost beyond reproach...

Toward Wang Jianqiang, she had always held an inexplicable good impression.

Especially the previous performance of the Secret Technique.

It allowed her to recognize her own heart more clearly, and her good impression of Wang Jianqiang increased manifold.

To tell the truth.

After hearing Wang Jianqiang's method of purification, she did not have much resistance.

Instead, she felt some anticipation.

It was just that.

In the bet with her family, it was clearly stated that before the outcome of the bet was decided, she was not allowed to have any boundary-crossing actions with any member of the opposite sex.

In fact.

The previous performance of the Secret Technique already counted as crossing the line.

If she were to do it again...

Once discovered by the family, the bet would be considered a failure.

And she, I fear, would also suffer the family's most severe punishment.

"Since you are not unwilling, then why does the Fairy hesitate?" Just at this moment, Wang Jianqiang's voice came again.

"I..."

Jiang Xuan looked at Wang Jianqiang.

After a moment of hesitation in her heart, she finally gritted her teeth.

I'll risk it!

The bet between the family and her was essentially meant to make things difficult for her; they never intended for her to win.

If she wants to win the bet.

Every opportunity must be seized.

As for crossing the line?

If she intended to conceal it, who could possibly discover it?

Thinking of this, she took a deep breath.

She looked up at Wang Jianqiang, "Daoist Friend Wang, I just suddenly thought of some things."

"You are bestowing such precious power upon Xuan'er; Xuan'er is endlessly grateful."

"Next, let us begin."

Five days later.

After feeling the changes within her body, Jiang Xuan looked at Wang Jianqiang with a face full of shock.

"What a miraculous power; although the effect seems very weak because the quantity is so small, it is extremely pure."

"If this were done several hundred or a thousand times, my foundation would inevitably undergo astonishing changes!"

Wang Jianqiang had just finished performing the Jade Purification Art, and the power within his body was completely exhausted.

His complexion was extremely pale.

He smiled, "This power is of great importance, Fairy Jiang must help me keep it secret."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xuan nodded earnestly, "Rest assured, Daoist Friend Wang, I will definitely not leak this matter to anyone."

Wang Jianqiang nodded and waved his palm.

Dozens of Jade Bottles appeared.

"There are two hundred drops of Desolate Source Liquid and two hundred Perfect Spirit-Clearing Pills here; take them all."

Two hundred Desolate Source Liquid!

Jiang Xuan's expression was startled.

Immediately following, she reacted and widened her eyes to look at Wang Jianqiang, "Perfect Spirit-Clearing Pill? Daoist Friend Wang, you can actually refine the legendary Perfect Pill?"

Wang Jianqiang smiled and nodded, "Actually, this news has already spread throughout the Great Wilderness Immortal Palace; you just haven't returned to the Immortal Palace, so you haven't heard of it yet."

Jiang Xuan was stunned, then nodded with a wry smile.

She had been trapped in the Ancient Ruins all these years.

If not for Daoist Friend Wang's timely rescue, she likely would not have escaped the fate of Possession.

How could she have had the opportunity to return to the Great Wilderness Immortal Palace?

Immediately following.

She suddenly thought of the rapid progress in cultivation that Mu Lingxi and the others had made during the assessment.

No wonder their cultivation speed was so astonishing!

With an Alchemist capable of refining Perfect Pills backing them, it would be strange if their cultivation speed wasn't fast!

She collected the Jade Bottles in front of her and looked at Wang Jianqiang with a face full of gratitude, "Many thanks, Daoist Friend Wang."

After this period of cultivation, the Desolate Source Liquid on her person was already running low.

Wang Jianqiang's gift happened to solve her urgent need.

Wang Jianqiang shook his head and said with a half-smile, "Given the relationship between you and me now, is there any need to say such distant words?"

Jiang Xuan nodded shyly.

Not long after.

Wang Jianqiang sent Jiang Xuan away.

He looked at the masculine attire on Jiang Xuan and shook his head, "Fairy is so beautiful, why must you always be in men's attire?"

"I would quite like to see how you look wearing a dress."

Jiang Xuan was stunned upon hearing this.

She nodded lightly, and a flash of light appeared on her body.

That masculine attire vanished, and an exquisite long dress appeared on her body.

In an instant.

Her entire temperament seemed to have changed.

Wang Jianqiang's eyes lit up, and he revealed a look of admiration, "Truly beautiful."

Jiang Xuan's pretty face flushed, and she said softly, "Since Daoist Friend Wang likes it, then I shall dress this way from now on."

In the days that followed.

Aside from cultivating, Jiang Xuan would find Wang Jianqiang every few days to have him help purify her foundation.

Two months later.

Jiang Xuan's cultivation successfully broke through to the Second-tier Will Level.

Wang Jianqiang specially spent great effort to celebrate it well for her.

After the celebration.

Wang Jianqiang did not know what he had remembered, and a look of worry appeared on his face.

Noticing Wang Jianqiang's expression.

Jiang Xuan was stunned, "Daoist Friend Wang, is there something worrying you? Why this appearance?"

Wang Jianqiang shook his head and sighed lightly.

Seeing this, a flash of worry crossed Jiang Xuan's eyes, "Daoist Friend Wang, what exactly happened? Can you tell me about it? Perhaps I can be of help?"

Wang Jianqiang gave Jiang Xuan a forced smile, "Since you, Xuan'er, want to hear it, then I will tell you."

"It is just..."

"I'm afraid you cannot help with this favor."

As he spoke, Wang Jianqiang pondered for a moment and slowly began, "You must already know that I actually possess the Five Elements Spiritual Root aptitude."

"Although my cultivation speed is far faster than that of ordinary people with Five Elements Spiritual Roots, the power of the Heavenly Tribulation I encounter when breaking through major realms is the same as other Five Elements Spiritual Root cultivators, far exceeding that of ordinary cultivators."

"Now that I have reached the Eighth-Order Will Stage, I am not far from the Spirit Transformation Stage."

"Next, I must face the Transformation God Tribulation."

"Previously, I was able to survive the Nascent Soul Tribulation, but that was actually due to a bit of luck; when facing the Transformation God Tribulation, I have no confidence."

"Precisely because of this, I have been preparing for the Transformation God Tribulation for a long time."

"Not long ago, I was fortunate enough to obtain a Pill Formula; if I can refine it, it could significantly increase the probability of me surviving the Transformation God Tribulation."

"Unfortunately..."

"The raw materials to refine that Pill are too rare; I exhausted all my efforts to collect them, yet there is still one I have not been able to obtain to this day."

Speaking of this, Wang Jianqiang sighed again.

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, Jiang Xuan's expression became solemn.

She only knew that cultivating with Five Elements Spiritual Roots was difficult; other than that, she did not have much understanding of Five Elements Spiritual Roots.

She did not expect that the Heavenly Tribulation of a Five Elements Spiritual Root cultivator would be so different.

Even a person like Daoist Friend Wang did not have the confidence to survive it!

Her heart stirred, "I wonder what the name of the Medicinal Herb that Daoist Friend Wang needs is?"

Hearing this, Wang Jianqiang rubbed Jiang Xuan's soft hair and smiled, "Why, do you want to help me? Unfortunately, that Medicinal Herb is too rare; you won't be able to find it."

"It wouldn't hurt to say it; perhaps I might be able to help you."

Jiang Xuan said seriously.

Wang Jianqiang felt a moment of helplessness, "Alright, I will tell you then."

"The Medicinal Herb I need is called Moon Spirit Essence, and it is extremely rare."

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, Jiang Xuan was startled.

Seeing this, Wang Jianqiang's expression shifted, and he became somewhat excited, "What is it, Xuan'er? You haven't actually heard of this Moon Spirit Essence, have you?"

Jiang Xuan bit her red lips and nodded gently.

Seeing this, a look of pleasant surprise immediately appeared on Wang Jianqiang's face, "Xuan'er, can you tell me where I can obtain this Moon Spirit Essence?"

Jiang Xuan's eyes flashed, then she gritted her teeth and said, "Guyue Domain, Jiang Family."

"Guyue Domain, Jiang Family?"

Wang Jianqiang's eyes lit up, and he continued to ask, "Do you know the specific location of the Jiang Family?"

Jiang Xuan nodded.

The joy on Wang Jianqiang's face grew even more intense, "That's great, tell me quickly." After a moment of silence, Jiang Xuan said, "Are you planning to go to the Jiang Family to ask for this Moon Spirit Essence?"

Wang Jianqiang nodded, "With the Moon Spirit Essence, I will be able to refine the Pill that helps me survive the Tribulation; this is very important to me."

Jiang Xuan took a deep breath, "I will go with you; if you go by yourself, not only will you not be able to get the Moon Spirit Essence, but you will very likely fall into danger."

Wang Jianqiang was startled, "You are coming with me?"

"If that Guyue Domain Jiang Family is very dangerous, wouldn't you also fall into danger with me if you come along? I..."

Speaking of this, Wang Jianqiang was startled, as if he had thought of something.

He widened his eyes and looked at Jiang Xuan, "Wait, Jiang Family?"

"Xuan'er, you aren't from the Guyue Domain Jiang Family, are you?"

Jiang Xuan nodded, "That's right, I am actually a direct descendant of the Jiang Family."

"There is a Moon Pool inside the Jiang Family, and it condenses Moon Spirit Essence every once in a while."

"However, the Moon Spirit Essence is extremely important to the Jiang Family and has almost never been passed on to outsiders."

"If you go to ask for it yourself, the Jiang Family will absolutely not give it to you."

Hearing this, a flash of hesitation crossed Wang Jianqiang's expression, "Since this Moon Spirit Essence is so important, if you take me back to ask for it, will it have a negative impact on you?"

"If that is the case, I would rather not have this Moon Spirit Essence."

Hearing this, Jiang Xuan smiled, "Daoist Friend Wang need not worry; you can just go to the Jiang Family with me. Since this Moon Spirit Essence is so important to you, no matter what, I must help you get it."

Wang Jianqiang looked at Jiang Xuan for a moment and nodded, "Since that is the case, then I will trouble you, Xuan'er."

"Let us rest for half a day; after half a day, we will first return to the Great Wilderness Immortal Palace."

"After you hand in your mission, we will then teleport directly from the Great Wilderness Immortal Palace to the Guyue Domain."

"Mm."

Jiang Xuan nodded.

Half a day later.

The two were dressed and ready.

Wang Jianqiang put away the Palace Artifact and crushed a piece of Teleportation Jade.

The next moment.

Amidst a burst of spatial fluctuations, the two teleported away.

Great Wilderness Immortal Palace.

On the Transmission Array.

A burst of Spirit Light flashed, and two figures appeared.

Beside the Transmission Array.

The Instructor responsible for guarding the Transmission Array stood up immediately after seeing the two people on the array.

He walked up with a smile on his face.

"Haha, welcome back, little friend."

Wang Jianqiang smiled, "Greetings, Instructor."

The two then began to chat familiarly.

"I will go turn in my mission first, and will return immediately after."

Jiang Xuan looked at Wang Jianqiang with a strange expression, then looked at the Instructor who managed the Transmission Array.

She left quickly.

Not long after.

She returned after turning in her mission.

Only then did Wang Jianqiang stop talking with the Instructor.

"Instructor, please send us to the Guyue Domain."

"Alright."

The Instructor nodded and was about to activate the Transmission Array.

Wang Jianqiang suddenly spoke again, "By the way, Instructor, I have run out of Teleportation Jade, I would like to buy some more."

"Pah, what is this about buying or not buying."

The Instructor shook his head, waved his hand casually, and ten pieces of Teleportation Jade appeared before Wang Jianqiang, "A gift for you."

Wang Jianqiang smiled and nodded, "Many thanks, Instructor."

Saying this, he collected all the Teleportation Jade.

The next moment.

The Instructor activated the Transmission Array.

A burst of light shone forth.

Wang Jianqiang and Jiang Xuan felt their vision blur, and a sensation of spatial pulling came from all around.

A moment later.

The sensation of spatial pulling from all around vanished.

The two had already appeared in the middle of a wilderness.

"This is the Guyue Domain?"

Feeling the Spirit Qi of heaven and earth, which was far denser than in the Tianhuo Domain and comparable to the Ancient Star Domain.

Wang Jianqiang looked at Jiang Xuan beside him.

Jiang Xuan nodded.

Looking at Wang Jianqiang, remembering the scene just now, she couldn't help but say, "Are you very close with that Instructor who manages the Transmission Array?"

"How does it look like he is trying to curry favor with you?"

Wang Jianqiang smiled, "I am basking in the reflected glory of an older brother."

Jiang Xuan was startled, shook her head, and did not ask further.

She looked around and said to Wang Jianqiang, "This is the southern border of the Guyue Domain, and the Jiang Family is located in the central region of the south."

"From here to the Jiang Family, it is at least a half-month journey."

Wang Jianqiang nodded and waved his palm.

A streak of Spirit Light flew into the air and transformed into an exquisite palace.

"Since that is the case, let us use this treasure to travel."

"In this way, it will neither delay your cultivation nor hinder your ability to purify your foundation."

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, Jiang Xuan nodded with a flushed face.

Her figure flashed as she entered the palace.

Afterward, Wang Jianqiang also flew inside.

After the two entered, the palace instantly shrank to the size of a grain of rice and flew toward the central region of the southern Guyue Domain.

……

Tianyue City is located in the core region of the southern Guyue Domain.

It is one of the most famous major cities in the southern Guyue Domain.

Countless Cultivators come and go within it, and the massive flow of people brings astonishing economic benefits.

It is like a large cake, being carved up by various major powers.

Even the Jiang Family, which rarely appears in the world on ordinary days, controls many industries within this Tianyue City.

This day.

A palace the size of a grain of rice arrived before Tianyue City.

As a light flashed.

Two figures appeared in the air.

"This Tianyue City is one of the largest cities in the southern Guyue Domain; it is incomparably prosperous, and the Jiang Family has many industries within Tianyue City."

"Let us go to Tianyue City first."

Jiang Xuan looked at Wang Jianqiang.

Wang Jianqiang nodded.

The two descended before the city gate and walked into the city.

Walking into the city.

The view before them suddenly opened up.

Wang Jianqiang looked around, a flash of amazement in his eyes.

This Tianyue City is truly prosperous.

Compared to it.

All the cities he had seen before were far from comparable.

The two walked along the main street.

Soon, they arrived outside a Pavilion named Qian Yu Trading Firm.

Seeing this Pavilion, Jiang Xuan smiled at Wang Jianqiang.

"This Qian Yu Trading Firm is the largest property my Jiang Family has in Tianyue City."

"It has always been managed by my eldest brother."

"My eldest brother is my uncle's son; he has a certain amount of influence in the Jiang Family and has been very good to me since I was young."

"If you can gain his support, the difficulty of you obtaining Moon Spirit Essence should be reduced quite a bit."

Hearing this, Wang Jianqiang felt a stir in his heart.

He had originally thought Jiang Xuan was just coming to take a look at his family's property, but he hadn't expected that he wanted to secure a helper for him.

He smiled and nodded.

Afterward, the two walked side by side into the Qian Yu Trading Firm.

Just as they entered the Qian Yu Trading Firm, a faint voice suddenly reached their ears.

"Jiang Ling, the time set by the family has not yet arrived, yet you are already so impatient to vie for power?"

"Get lost, the Qian Yu Trading Firm does not welcome you!"

Immediately following, another voice came.

"Jiang Shan, you really are someone who won't shed tears until they see the coffin."

"The family gave you ten years, and now nine years have passed; do you really think you can turn the tables with just this remaining year?"

"Ridiculous!"

Hearing this, Wang Jianqiang and Jiang Xuan turned their heads to look in the direction the voices came from.

Immediately.

Dozens of figures came into view.

These dozens of figures were divided into two sides, confronting each other.

At the very front of the two groups.

A youth dressed in brocade robes and a youth dressed in a green shirt were staring at each other.

Both of their expressions were extremely hostile, and the atmosphere was tense.

Jiang Xuan's gaze paused on the green-shirted youth for a moment.

Then he looked at the youth in brocade robes.

His brows furrowed tightly.

"Jiang Ling, what is he doing here?"