Wang Xiaoqiang was now a high-level master of the Fourth Stage of True Immortal Realm, which simply put, means a real Immortal.

Wherever he stood, he naturally exuded a majestic aura, let alone standing on the head of the Immortal River Mystic Serpent, which made him even more eye-catching.

Therefore, when Wang Xiaoqiang saw True Person of Taiyi and the two ladies of the Yans Family, they also spotted Wang Xiaoqiang.

Upon seeing Wang Xiaoqiang, all three of them were surprised and delighted, and then they flew over to him.

Fellow villagers meeting each other, tears welling up in their eyes.

This saying wasn't baseless at all.

Although True Person of Taiyi was of considerable age, in the Immortal Realm, he only had Wang Xiaoqiang as a fellow villager, and the two had not seen each other for more than two years. Upon their sudden reunion, True Person of Taiyi became so emotional that tears streamed down his face, and he could not stop shaking Wang Xiaoqiang's hand. "Little Qiang, I've finally seen you again, I'm so happy!"

Though Wang Xiaoqiang was young, he remained calm like an elder, patting the other's shoulder to offer comfort.

This scene of fellow villagers reuniting made the two Yans sisters couldn't help but smile.

This was hardly surprising.

By age, though Wang Xiaoqiang was only in his twenties, his experiences were extremely complex.

Just like the lyrics in a song:

Broaden your brows and embrace a chapter of the world's scenery, who hasn't tasted the bittersweetness of life?

When Wang Xiaoqiang was on Earth, he had already observed a part of humanity's scenery and tasted the sorrow and joy of the human world, his journey of the heart was long-standing.

On the contrary, though True Person of Taiyi was nearly a hundred years old, he began his cultivation at the age of nine on Earth, cutting off the seven emotions and six desires of the mortal world. Afterwards, he spent his time secluded in the Taiyi Sect, isolated from the world. Despite his age, his psychological maturity was not as developed.

After coming to the Immortal Realm, True Person of Taiyi became the steward for the Yans Family and led a comfortable cultivation life,

whereas Wang Xiaoqiang faced life and death situations several times in the past two years, tasting all sorts of flavors,

so in terms of psychological age, Wang Xiaoqiang was much more mature than True Person of Taiyi, to the extent that now Wang Xiaoqiang seemed like an adult, while True Person of Taiyi seemed like a child.

"Taiyi, what's wrong with you? Has someone bullied you?" Seeing True Person of Taiyi's tears, Wang Xiaoqiang couldn't help but ask.

"No, no, I'm just excited. Little Qiang, it's been two years since we last saw each other, right?" True Person of Taiyi wiped his tears, cautiously probed Wang Xiaoqiang's cultivation base with his Divine Sense, and upon seeing it clearly, he couldn't help but be shocked. "Oh, Little Qiang, you... you've reached the Fourth Stage of True Immortal Realm now, haven't you?"

Wang Xiaoqiang smiled and nodded, "That's right."

"Little Qiang, you are now a real Immortal, tsk tsk, I'm so envious of you!" True Person of Taiyi exclaimed sincerely.

"Haha, Taiyi, you're doing quite well yourself, reaching the status of a Demi Immortal now. If you keep cultivating diligently, you'll surely become a real Immortal..."

Seeing that True Person of Taiyi had also reached the First Transformation of the Immortal Realm in two years, Wang Xiaoqiang was also happy for him and patted his shoulder as encouragement.

It was like an adult encouraging a child.

Far from being annoyed, True Person of Taiyi laughed happily and said, "I have to thank the Yans Family for that; if it weren't for the numerous pills they provided me with, I probably wouldn't have broken through to the Immortal Realm..."

As True Person of Taiyi spoke, he turned his head to look at the two Yans sisters.

The two Yans sisters approached with smiling faces, sizing up Wang Xiaoqiang from head to toe. Seeing that Wang Xiaoqiang's cultivation base had reached the Fourth Stage of True Immortal Realm and that he had an extraordinary air about him, their beautiful eyes shined brightly. They then greeted Wang Xiaoqiang with a clasped hand salute and a smile, "Little Qiang, we meet again!"

"Haha... The two young ladies have become even more beautiful. Have you already been betrothed to someone?" Wang Xiaoqiang actually started to joke around with them as soon as he spoke.

Both women glared at Wang Xiaoqiang, their irritation thinly veiled, "Do you need to worry?!"

Wang Xiaoqiang chuckled and responded, "I'm really not worried about your marriage, but, your sister Yans Biluo is my fiancée after all, so I have the right to ask, don't I?"

"Hmph, calling her your fiancée is a bit premature, don't you think? Wait until you reach the Immortal Venerable Realm, participate in the Supreme Ranking Tournament, and earn the title of 'Supreme'. Only then would it be appropriate to talk about marriage!" Yans Ruxue said.

"Moreover, you only have eight years left!" Yans Ruyu added.

"Don't worry, eight years is more than enough!" Wang Xiaoqiang said with an easy smile. To demonstrate his power, Wang Xiaoqiang released the bloodlines within his body.

Instantly, two bloodlines swirled around Wang Xiaoqiang, soaring around him.

It was quite miraculous.

"Eh? Little Qiang, you, you couldn't possibly have begun Body Refinement, could you?!" True Person of Taiyi stared at the bloodlines that constantly flew around Wang Xiaoqiang, asking in astonishment.

The two women of the Yans Family also fixated on the bloodlines, showing an expression of surprise and doubt.

"That's right, my Body Refinement stage has already reached the Second Layer of the Blood Condensation Realm!" Wang Xiaoqiang said, slightly proud.

The other three were shocked.

Body Refinement is more difficult than Qi Refinement.

And it takes even longer to complete.

They never imagined that in just two short years, Wang Xiaoqiang would have reached the Second Layer of the Blood Condensation Realm.

Seeing Wang Xiaoqiang's significant advancements in both Qi Refinement and Body Refinement, the two women from the Yans Family were happy for him. They also secretly felt that, in eight years, he might become a Supreme and marry their sister, Yans Biluo.

"Where are the three of you heading?" Wang Xiaoqiang asked seriously after retracting his bloodlines, his curiosity piqued.

"Little Qiang, you can't possibly be unaware, can you? The Armor Snatching Tournament, which happens once every ten years in the Immortal Realm, is set to officially begin in three days. I'm accompanying the two ladies to participate!" True Person of Taiyi replied.

Yans Ruxue exclaimed, "Haha, I really hope to snatch a piece of armor this time. To win glory for the Yans Family!"

"Armor Snatching Tournament? Armor?" Wang Xiaoqiang said in surprise, "How have I never heard of it before?"

"Little Qiang, that just shows how uninformed you are. The Armor Snatching Tournament is an extremely famous event in the Immortal Realm. Look at all those people," Yans Ruyu said earnestly, extending her pale finger to point at the cultivators constantly flying northward in the sky.

"Uh, it seems I've really been out of the loop here in the Immortal Realm," Wang Xiaoqiang said, now deeply interested in the Armor Snatching Tournament, "if the three of you aren't in a hurry, why not join me at the Immortal River Crystal Palace for a drink and a brief rest?"

Wang Xiaoqiang extended the invitation, also wanting to show off his current status.

"Oh, right, isn't this the Immortal River below us," Yans Ruxue said, lowering her gaze to the wide river beneath them.

"What? Little Qiang, you have a connection with the Lord of the Immortal River?" Yans Ruyu asked.

"Hehe, that's too funny." It was the Immortal River Mystic Serpent under Wang Xiaoqiang's feet who laughed, "The one you're talking to is indeed our Lord of the Immortal River, the Supreme Patriarch!"

"What?" All three were shocked by the revelation, and they looked back and forth between the Mystic Serpent and Wang Xiaoqiang, dumbfounded for quite a while before saying, "Little Qiang, you, you're the Supreme Patriarch of the Immortal River?"

"What? Don't I look the part?" Wang Xiaoqiang pointed at the Mystic Serpent below him and said, "I'm sure you remember it, right? It's the same serpent we encountered on Earth; I was the one who brought it to the Immortal Realm..."

They stared at the Mystic Serpent, remembering the time on Earth when they had encountered this very serpent by the sea while slaying a Barbaric Demon.

"Let's go and sit in my Crystal Palace!" Wang Xiaoqiang invited them once more.

"Great! The Armor Snatching Tournament doesn't start for another three days, so we have time!" Yans Ruxue nodded, and then the three followed Wang Xiaoqiang, descending into the Immortal River and entering the Crystal Palace. (To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to qidian.com to vote for recommendation tickets, monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)

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