readytorunbook Chapter 270 Heavenly Palace Victory
Chapter 270 Heavenly Palace Victory
Chapter 270: Heavenly Palace Victorious Realm
In the depths of the Illusory Mist Secret Realm, in the desolate area.
On the vast and boundless land, a massive river stretches from the front to the end of the field of vision, spanning tens of thousands of miles in width and an unknown number of billions of miles in length. Waves several zhang high surge on the surface of the river, and occasionally, unidentified aquatic creatures can be seen swimming swiftly.
In fact, this river was not naturally formed. Over a month ago, it was an unimaginably large Supreme Grade spiritual crystal mine, buried deep in the soil and rocks hundreds of zhang below the surface.
However, Qin Muling came here and, in a matter of days and nights, used the Good Fortune Heavenly Palace to completely deplete this rare super mine. Finally, she broke through the underground river veins, causing a continuous flow of massive underground water sources, thus creating this enormous river on the surface.
In mid-air, dozens of figures surrounded by golden light and exuding a formidable pressure silently floated. Not far behind them, there were tens of thousands of immortal soldiers and generals standing by.
Powerful divine senses swept across the vast land of billions of miles again and again, continuously discovering numerous suspicious traces that had not been cleared, such as towering mountain ranges split open, bottomless cracks in the earth, super spiritual veins dried up by secret methods, and spiritual springs and blessed lands that had been completely moved away.
These gullies and valleys, dug out using high-grade Law Treasures, stretching for thousands or even tens of thousands of miles, were visible everywhere on the land, and the rare spiritual mines inside had all been completely mined.
The truth of the matter was already obvious.
Some unknown force had secretly infiltrated the Illusory Mist Secret Realm and ruthlessly plundered its rare resources, and this had been going on for several years!
As for the specific loss figures, they were simply impossible to estimate for the time being!
"...Who exactly did this?!"
After a long time, a man full of anger questioned, his voice cold and cruel, like a ghost crawling out of the Nine Nether Hell.
"Lord True Monarch, could it be the cultivators from the Extreme Void Starry Sky?" A cautious voice said, "They used some unknown means to avoid our clan's supervision and then plundered our wealth here without restraint!"
Another cold and sarcastic voice came, "The Extreme Void Starry Sky has long been in decline for countless thousands of years. Do they still have the ability to do something like this? Could it be... that some people below violated the ancient prohibition rules and stole from us?"
"This..."
The voice couldn't help but falter. Obviously, similar incidents had happened before, but they were at most minor disturbances, secretly taking advantage of some benefits.
To make such a big fuss like what was happening now, even alarming the high and mighty emperors, it was something that even with ten thousand times the courage, those people wouldn't dare to do. Moreover, they simply didn't have the ability to do so.
The dozens of figures in the lead gathered together, waved their hands to set up several layers of restrictions around them, and then began to discuss rapidly.
"I still hold onto my previous viewpoint. This must have been done by the cultivator forces in the Extreme Void Starry Sky, just like the inexplicable loss of resources during the last opening of the secret realm. And I have sufficient reason to conclude that both incidents were caused by the same group of forces."
"I also think the same. Besides them, I don't think there would be any other forces capable of doing this. Those long-lost enemies, even if they really appear, wouldn't make such a big fuss. It's not beneficial for them at all."
"However, it is extremely difficult to enter this dimension from the Extreme Void Starry Sky and avoid our surveillance. Even we find it difficult, let alone the cultivator forces in the Extreme Void Starry Sky."
"We can't rule out this possibility, right? For example, they accidentally unearthed some ancient treasure from the primordial era and used its immense power to freely travel through time and space, smuggling a large amount of resources from here."
"Well, this possibility cannot be ruled out. Now that the incident has occurred, our most urgent measure is to investigate the true identity of the other party and take punitive action! We can contact Zi Huang and Ling Xi, who are still stationed at the Palace of Calamitous Fate, and ask them to investigate this matter as soon as possible."
"This plan is feasible. In fact, it's not difficult to find out the truth. We just need to pay attention to which force in the Extreme Void Starry Sky has suddenly become extremely wealthy. Most likely, it's them without a doubt!"
"That makes sense. Let's do it this way!"
...
In the Cave Mansion of the Supreme Sect's Sect Master, Imperial Dao Peak.
Mu Yinghua and Emperor Feng Ge sat facing each other, with a round table filled with spiritual wine, delicacies, and fruits. It seemed like they had been discussing for quite some time.
Despite the age difference between the two, there was no apparent distinction in their appearances. They both possessed exquisite and stunning beauty, dressed in splendid attire. Their beautiful faces carried a serene smile, resembling close sisters having a casual conversation.
"...You shouldn't be so indecisive," Emperor Feng Ge scrutinized Mu Yinghua's bright and captivating face, his tone filled with obvious reproach. "This supreme opportunity for an easy path to enlightenment is something that others can't obtain even if they seek it their whole lives. Yet, you still hesitate and procrastinate. Is it necessary to be like this?"
"Ancestor, it's not like that. I..." Mu Yinghua's fair and jade-like face flushed, feeling somewhat embarrassed.
She knew the benefits of this arrangement for herself. However, even though she had embarked on the path of cultivation for many years, she had never had a partner. In the end, she was still an inexperienced young girl. Now, she was about to have intimate contact with her direct disciple, which was difficult for her to accept emotionally and rationally.
Even if it had to be this way, couldn't she be given some time to adapt?
Emperor Feng Ge stared at her deeply. "Do you know that those several Great Principal Golden Immortal-level elders from the Xin Yu lineage have been constantly going to her, trying to pressure her to make you give up the position of Sect Master Supreme? The reason is readily available: the impending calamity requires someone with sufficient strength and prestige to oversee the sect. And you, obviously, are far from being an ideal candidate."
Mu Yinghua's face turned pale. As the Sect Master, she naturally had her own sources of information and understood that Emperor Feng Ge was not exaggerating.
Emperor Xin Yu had not made a statement, but it was not because of his protection for Mu Yinghua, but because of Qin Muling.
"Master, should I just step down and retire?"
Mu Yinghua murmured softly. She also felt overwhelmed by the recent pressure. There were senior elders within the sect who were privately discussing that she was not worthy of her position and should not continue to hold the authority of the sect leader.
Of course, there was no such voice within the sect before. It was Qin Muling who had healed all the severely injured elders in the Grotto-Heaven secret realm, which not only strengthened the high-end combat power of the sect, but also subtly changed the situation among the sect's high-ranking members.
In the Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace, the dominant faction was naturally the Emperor Xin Yu lineage. Other factions had more than one Supreme sect leader and varying numbers of Great Principal Golden Immortals. The Emperor Feng Ge lineage did not have a strong influence in the past.
Nearly ten thousand years ago, if it weren't for Luo Yunshui causing chaos within the sect, it would have been too difficult to clean up the mess, and the important figures of other factions were not willing to get involved. Mu Yinghua would not have had the opportunity to take the position.
Now that Mu Yinghua's cultivation level was not enough, those Great Principal Golden Immortals who had recovered did not want her to continue holding this position.
Emperor Feng Ge sneered slightly, "Do you think that everything will calm down if you step down? Taking away your position as sect leader is just the first step. If you surrender, they will take even more extreme actions, such as taking away Muling. The reason... is that your cultivation level is too low and you are not capable of teaching the Innate Primordial Spirit Seed, so Qin Muling should find another mentor!"
"But I was the one who found him and brought him back to the sect! How can they do this?"
Mu Yinghua's beautiful face turned red, her anger surged. It was one thing for her not to be the sect leader, after all, it was a position of the sect and not someone's private property. But to even snatch away her personal disciple, that was too much. It could be said that they were challenging her bottom line and violating the established rules of the sect's game.
But upon careful consideration, she realized that they were capable of doing such things. Qin Muling's value was self-evident, it was something that couldn't be compared to any heavenly treasures or extraordinary opportunities. Whoever possessed him would have the hope of achieving enlightenment and becoming a saint.
In the face of significant benefits, past friendships among fellow disciples and sisterhood were just passing clouds. They would not hesitate when it came to seizing opportunities.
Emperor Feng Ge sighed, "I don't need to say more about other matters. After all, you have been the sect leader for so many years, you should understand the interests involved. You don't need to make such low-level mistakes in the future, right?"
"As for what you said about Muling wanting to help me break through to the Quasi-Saint Realm, I agree. After he returns this time, let him stay with me for a while under the pretext of seeking guidance on cultivation difficulties."
"Okay, okay!"
Mu Yinghua looked at Emperor Feng Ge, whose beauty was intimidating and whose authority was inherent. This woman from the era of the founding ancestor of the sect had seen countless changes and hardships, and she didn't care about such things at all.
With the reward of the Quasi-Saint Dao Fruit, what did it matter to cultivate together? Even if she had to serve Muling as a maid, it wouldn't be a loss, right?
What? You don't want to? You feel humiliated? Absurd?
It doesn't matter, there are thousands of female cultivators waiting behind you! Compared to the achievements of becoming a Quasi-Saint Emperor, what is this little thing? If you don't do it, there are plenty of people who want to!
With this thought in mind, Mu Yinghua clenched her teeth and the last trace of hesitation in her heart vanished.
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Nine Springs Star Domain.
In the vast void floating land spanning billions of miles, the sky was covered by dark clouds, obscuring the sun. The rolling chaos and clear brilliance flowed like mercury, dispersing the deadly black toxic fog. Wherever it passed, the originally lifeless and barren desert began to undergo visible changes.
The clear brilliance of chaos contained the miraculous power of reversing Yin and Yang. The dark negative energy and violent chaotic toxic spiritual energy in the soil and rock layers were easily purified and cleansed, transforming into fertile spirit fields and spirit soil. Even the stones had a faint lustrous sheen.
Centered around Qin Muling, the layers of land within a radius of tens of thousands of miles and a depth of two hundred miles were all enveloped in this hazy brilliance, slowly dissipating after half an incense stick's worth of time.
This was the innate Hongmeng Good Fortune Azure Lotus' innate divine ability, "Heavenly Palace's Victorious Realm," which could restore any polluted and damaged environment into a suitable cultivation Grotto-Heaven.
Princess Long Yi crouched down and grabbed a handful of soil to examine it. She found that the negative energy inside had disappeared, and faint traces of black gas emanated from the depths of the land, dissipating into the air. Some indescribable vitality sprouted in the soil and gradually grew stronger over time.
"Younger Junior Brother's methods are truly heaven-defying," Fairy Qing Chan sighed softly. "With him here, it won't take more than a few days for this vast land to completely return to normal. It's as if the sect has gained a large piece of usable territory, enough to support billions of mortals without any problem."
Princess Long Yi nodded. The output and offerings from billions of mortal kingdoms each year would be enough to meet the cultivation needs of tens of thousands of inner disciples. Over time, the disciples and followers of Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace would only increase.
Within the sphere of influence of any Dao lineage, there were many desolate land masses that were difficult to inhabit due to their harsh environments. The cost of transforming them was too high and burdensome, so they were left abandoned. However, under Qin Muling's methods, as long as there was enough time, he could turn all these land masses in Cloud Dream Immortal Domain into Grotto-Heavens, easily supporting thousands or even millions of disciples and followers.
Su Yuanzhen said softly, "There are also many abandoned territories in Dao Court's domain that need to be transformed. Why not let Junior Brother help in the future? We can't rely on those Great Principal Golden Immortals to do everything themselves."
Princess Long Yi smiled, "That will have to wait a long time. Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace now, how can we let him go on long journeys without worry? At the very least, we have to wait until he becomes a Great Principal Golden Immortal."
As Qin Muling continued his actions, looking down from above, huge circular patches, each spanning tens of thousands of miles, appeared on the vast floating land. Within these patches, there was abundant vitality and fresh air, forming a stark contrast with the harsh environment outside the patches.
Of course, this was only the surface purification and transformation. It was difficult to reach the depths below two hundred miles. Qin Muling's plan was to wait until the surface of the floating land was completely transformed before delving deeper.
Using divine sense to inspect, there was already an additional layer of thick golden light of merit around the innate Hongmeng Good Fortune Azure Lotus. Moreover, with the passage of time, it was still rapidly increasing.
With Qin Muling's current cultivation, a rough calculation led to the conclusion that, without considering dual cultivation and other resource assistance, if he were to obtain another twenty pieces of floating land of the same size and completely transform them, the heavenly and earthly merits he would gain would be enough to satisfy the requirements for advancing to the True Immortal realm.
It may sound like an enormous project, but with the immense power of the innate Hongmeng Good Fortune Azure Lotus, using "Heavenly Palace's Victorious Realm" once every half an incense stick's worth of time, leaving enough time for rest, performing it a hundred and eighty times in a day and night would be easy, and there would be no need to worry about depleting his mana.
In this way, it would take at most thirty to fifty years to completely transform the twenty pieces of floating land from the inside out.
Don't think that this time is long. For other cultivators, it would take tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of years to complete the journey from Origin Immortal to True Immortal. Qin Muling's speed was already extremely heaven-defying. At most, it was just the time spent in seclusion for cultivation.
(End of this chapter)