Chapter 790: Three Clans Assemble

Several top-grade fire-type spirit stones were pulled out by He Pingsheng and casually tossed into the third-rank array.

Within the space expanded by the array, roughly a hundred zhang in diameter beneath the water, all moisture was instantly baked dry.

The entire seabed became parched.

He Pingsheng waved his hand and tossed out a large, flat stone, then sat cross-legged upon it.

Wait!

I'll just lie here for ten days; after ten days, I'll go out and blend in—no big deal!

Because the time was too short for a closed retreat, He Pingsheng took out the 【Dao Refining Heavenly Stele】 to hone his Dao techniques.

At the same time, he quietly slipped the 【Wu Wu Kai】 talisman given to him by Wang Dun into the Treasure Basin.

Previously, outside, with the Demon Emperors watching, He Pingsheng dared not use the Treasure Basin lightly.

Now it's different—I've entered this vast world; I can use the Treasure Basin freely, and those Demon Emperors could never detect it.

I just don't know if the Treasure Basin can strengthen the talisman Master Wang gave me.

Forget it!

Keep honing my Dao!

Now, He Pingsheng's cultivation has reached Void Refinement Level Ten!

Stuck!

That means even if he now sought enlightenment or swallowed the 【Ju Dao Qiong Dan】, it would be useless.

At the Soul Transformation stage, he broke through by devouring the Nine Heavens Mystic Fire.

What will he rely on this time to break through the bottleneck?

Just thinking about it made him feel weary.

He Pingsheng couldn't help but let out a bitter laugh.

But soon, he discarded the thought and focused entirely on refining his Dao techniques.

Using the Dao Polishing Stele was not for breaking through Dao barriers or boosting cultivation—it was solely to refine his Dao techniques and enhance combat power.

……

Hummmmm…

At the same time, a phoenix clan prodigy entered the vast world and landed casually somewhere.

Then he swiftly took flight toward a certain direction.

The phoenix clan prodigy, the Kong Kong Beast clan prodigy, and several prodigies from the Peng Emperor Domain—all, upon entering this vast world, flew nonstop toward a prearranged direction.

Including Feng Wanxi!

Soon, these individuals gathered at a single location.

Centered on Feng Wanxi, there were roughly thirty-plus people.

"Everyone… take your seats!"

Feng Wanxi waved her hand, and a massive crimson barrier spontaneously rose into being.

This barrier was a fifth-rank array, not hastily constructed—it was activated by a special magic treasure.

While it had defensive properties, its most crucial function was blocking spiritual sense and sound.

Those within the barrier could discuss matters without fear of being overheard from outside.

Whoosh…

The thirty-plus individuals all sat cross-legged before Feng Wanxi, arranged in a fan shape.

"Lady Feng!"

"Lady Feng!"

"Lady, greetings!"

All gazed up at Feng Wanxi with reverence.

Although Feng Wanxi had not shown overwhelming dominance in previous trials, her strength was unquestionable.

Compared to her, other ordinary prodigies remained far behind.

"Lady Feng," said the Kong Kong Prince, "we've gathered here via secret method, but the problem is—this vast world is enormous. Our spiritual sense is limited; we can't possibly locate He Pingsheng right away. If this bastard hides in some cave, we might search till the end of time and still not find him!"

"Indeed," said a young man in white Dao robes, frowning slightly: "All is ready except the east wind—how to find He Pingsheng is the issue!"

He was no ordinary figure—he was the Peng Clan's Crown Prince.

Beside the Peng Crown Prince stood nine others, all from the Peng Emperor Domain.

Crucially, two of them were familiar to He Pingsheng.

One was Liu Haoran!

The other was Tianyu Crown Prince.

"This issue can wait," said Feng Wanxi, her phoenix eyes sweeping over them. "First, let me address the main matter."

"Many of you—especially friends from the Kong Kong Beast clan and the Peng Emperor Domain—don't yet know why we've gathered."

"Let me be clear:"

"We've assembled to kill He Pingsheng…"

Feng Wanxi paused briefly.

She observed the expressions before her.

The phoenix clan members remained calm—every one of them hated He Pingsheng with a burning passion.

After all, He Pingsheng's consort had slain a phoenix emperor; though not exceptionally powerful, he was still a phoenix emperor.

Yet some of the Kong Kong Beast and Peng Emperor Domain prodigies showed surprise.

Clearly, this revelation caught them off guard.

"Good," Feng Wanxi continued. "I won't force anyone. If you don't wish to join, leave now—our plan won't be revealed to you."

"Who among you does not wish to participate? Stand up."

As she spoke, Feng Wanxi's gaze swept across them.

Tianyu Crown Prince rose first: "Forgive me… He Pingsheng once aided me—he crafted for me the top-grade 【Form Transformation Elixir】. To join this hunt would shatter my Dao heart—I fear I might even break it."

"This concerns my Dao cultivation—I can only apologize."

Tianyu Crown Prince bowed respectfully to Feng Wanxi, neither humble nor arrogant.

"And me," said Baihe Crown Prince Liu Haoran, rising. "When my mother's lifespan neared its end, He Pingsheng gave me a sixth-rank top-grade 【Sheng Yuan Dan】, extending her life by thousands of years."

"So… I cannot join you in hunting He Pingsheng."

"Of course, I won't tell him about your plan—even if I meet him. You have my word."

"Sorry!"

With that, Tianyu Crown Prince and Liu Haoran left the barrier and flew away.

Besides these two, two more from the Kong Kong Beast clan also departed.

The rest remained, resolved to confront He Pingsheng together.

"Now," said Feng Wanxi, "let's return to the matter at hand. Everyone… look!"

Hummmmm…

The air trembled, and a small light screen appeared before Feng Wanxi.

It displayed a vast map.

The map of this world.

On the map, a single crimson dot glowed.

"This…" someone asked, "Lady Feng, is this dot He Pingsheng's location?"

Feng Wanxi smiled. "Precisely."

"Then…" the Kong Kong Prince exclaimed, "how did you track him?"

"Oh—I understand!" the Kong Kong Prince suddenly slapped his forehead. "Each person's jade tablet is unique—surely you marked his, so now you can trace him!"

Feng Wanxi chuckled. "Kong Kong Dao friend, you're truly brilliant."

Complimented by Feng Wanxi, the Kong Kong Prince beamed with delight.