In the secret realm of the cave.

In a huge formation array filled with colorful light and surging spiritual energy, four beautiful women with different temperaments sat together, holding their breath and concentrating. They continuously manipulated their spiritual techniques, jointly refining a plain cloud silk formation flag standing in the middle.

Countless faint golden runes permeated the surroundings of the formation array. As the tide of spiritual power surged, the density of the runes derived from it became increasingly intense. The mountains, rivers, and clouds on the surface of the formation flag became brighter, and a powerful pressure gradually rose.

“…Phew, it’s finally done!”

After a long time, with the final few hand seals, Senior Sister Xuebing Xuan finally breathed a sigh of relief, slowly stopped her techniques, and adjusted her breath. A faint exhaustion could be seen on her face.

Cheng Yulan’s eyes showed joy. “Thank you, Senior Sister and Junior Sister. I’ll treat you to a good meal later.”

This set of formation tools, including the main formation diagram and the nine formation flags, was originally a top-grade magic treasure. However, their ancestral master only refined a semi-finished product and passed it on to Cheng Yulan, asking her to find a way to complete it.

With Cheng Yulan’s cultivation level at that time, completing such a large project was extremely difficult. Therefore, she often sought help from her senior sisters. Over the years, she had exchanged most of her wealth for various precious materials and invested them in this set of formation tools.

Luo Wanqing snorted and took out a few spirit pills to swallow, complaining somewhat dissatisfied, “This thing is so difficult to handle. It has only reached the level of a top-grade magic treasure now. It will take forever to transform it into a supreme-grade magic treasure. Second Sister, can’t you change to a better magic treasure? We are not lacking resources now anyway.”

After the journey in the Misty Illusion Secret Realm, the senior sisters felt that they had become rich, and even extremely rich. The top-grade magic treasures that used to be extremely precious to them were no longer considered scarce.

Cheng Yulan smiled. “This set of formation tools was bestowed by our ancestral master. Although it’s difficult to handle, its power is indeed impressive. If we change it now, wouldn’t all our previous efforts be in vain?”

Objects like clothes and jewelry have emotions when used for a long time, let alone magic treasures that have accompanied cultivators for hundreds or thousands of years, used to protect themselves and resist various calamities. Many cultivators’ magic treasures are used until their death, and they are only passed on to close disciples or descendants when they are about to die.

Xuebing Xuan said, “This set of formation tools has already reached the level of a top-grade magic treasure. But if you want it to transform into a complete supreme-grade magic treasure, I’m afraid you still have a lot of work to do. Unless you ask the Sect Master for help, it will take time. Otherwise, you have to wait until you reach the realm of a True Immortal.”

Cheng Yulan calmly said, “With the merits and contributions we have earned this time, it shouldn’t be difficult for the Sect Master to help once. Besides, with Junior Brother’s help, reaching the realm of a True Immortal is not a big problem!”

The four women smiled at each other. With Qing Muling’s enlightenment, what was extremely difficult and unattainable for others, a realm that would be difficult to reach in their entire lives, was like a common path for them, without any obstacles.

Luo Wanqing said, “Our cultivation level is currently at the early stage of Ascending to Immortality, except for Third Sister, Qi Yalan, who has progressed faster and is already at the mid-stage of Ascending to Immortality. In the future, she should also enter the realm of an Elemental Immortal earlier than us, right?”

Because they had spent more time with Qing Muling, Third Sister Qi Yalan had gained more benefits. Although the difference seemed not to be particularly large, it would be an insurmountable obstacle for ordinary cultivators.

Moreover, due to the abundant heavenly treasures and earthly treasures they obtained in the Misty Illusion Secret Realm, their foundations were no less inferior to the monstrous geniuses of those supreme Dao Lineages, including Luo Huan.

Five, no, it should be six monstrous geniuses, because Qing Muling should also be included. What kind of concept was this?

Just think about how arrogant the armillary sphere Star Palace became after obtaining four monstrous geniuses. Then you can understand the weight of this level of talent. It was the key chip to ensure the future prosperity and greatness of the Dao Lineage.

Mu Yinghua, who knew the inside story, once considered whether to select a few suitable female disciples to accompany Qing Muling in his cultivation and see if his talent and destiny would change significantly after a period of time.

If possible, it wouldn’t take long for Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace to have more monstrous geniuses.

However, this matter involved too much. Once this door was opened, the esteemed elders of the sect who had status and reputation would think about planning for their own descendants, and even personally intervene shamelessly. The possibility of leaking the secret would also increase. Therefore, she wisely dismissed this idea.

Qi Yalan said, “Let’s go find Junior Brother later and have a big meal. It has been more than twenty days. Luo Huan must be fluttering around him every day, who knows how many means she has used to seduce and confuse him!”

“She can’t be stopped,”

Xuebing Xuan sighed softly, “With Yueyi Heavenly Lord as her backing and the Sect Master’s approval, this matter is already settled. We must be united in front of others to prevent more seductive foxes from trying to take advantage of Junior Brother, right?”

The four women thought about it and stopped saying anything.

Bright Moon Sword Sect.

In the secret hall, Sect Master Lin Xuanyuan carefully examined his son who had just returned, nodding in satisfaction. “Have you recovered? Very good. Although the people from Calamity Fate Palace are quite cunning, as long as we give them enough benefits, they are still reliable in handling matters.”

Lin Shengqing felt a little melancholy. “I have caused trouble for you, Father. This time, the secret realm opening and the gains of the sect were limited, and we also lost so many disciples… it’s really…”

Lin Xuanyuan didn’t mind. “This matter is indeed troublesome, but there is no need to worry too much. Other Dao Lineages have also suffered losses. Especially the armillary sphere Star Palace. So our Bright Moon Sword Sect is still not falling behind. We just need to focus on rebuilding and slowly restore our vitality.”

After several months, Lin Shengqing, whose foundation was damaged and luck declined, had been treated by the elders of Calamity Fate Palace and had fully recovered, eliminating all hidden dangers.As for the price, it was the entire future of dozens of top-tier talents. Their roots, Dao foundation, and life’s luck were all stripped away by the Calamity Fate Palace using a secret method and transferred to Lin Shengqing.

The eyes and ears of the Calamity Fate Palace were spread throughout The Great Void. These top-tier talents were all gathered from the mortal world, along with a large group of independent cultivators, and those secretly plundered from the major powers.

However, this secret method was too inhumane, and the karmic retribution was not small. Even with the foundation of the Calamity Fate Palace, they dared not use it too much. Each use also required a significant price.

If there were no restrictions, and they could act recklessly, this Supreme Dao Lineage could have unified the entire Great Void long ago.

Lin Shengqing pondered and asked, “I wonder how the Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace performed this time?”

“They? Not bad,”

Lin Xuanyuan said casually, “I heard they were lucky and got some rare resources, accumulating hundreds of new spots. So, the next time the secret realm opens, more disciples will be able to enter. That’s about it.”

In the eyes of the higher-ups of the Bright Moon Sword Sect, such occasional stunning performances could indeed attract more attention, but it still couldn’t change the declining trend of the Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace, so it wasn’t worth paying too much attention to.

After a pause, Lin Xuanyuan said again, “Now that you’ve recovered, you’ve lost quite a few of your sword guards and concubines. You need to replenish them quickly. I’ve issued an order for all the vassal sects to send their outstanding women over to participate in the selection three months from now. Those who are shortlisted can become your concubines or followers.”

Lin Shengqing nodded in agreement. As for the concubines and sword guards who had followed him before, although they hadn’t died, they had been severely damaged at their roots and couldn’t enjoy his special treatment as the young sect master, so they were naturally abandoned.

Abandonment was a rather euphemistic term. In fact, they had been stripped of all their status and benefits, and from then on, they would be relegated to the cold palace, serving the sect as menial disciples for the rest of their lives, working until they died.

“If only the Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace were our vassal force,”

Lin Shengqing said regretfully, “To be honest, their female cultivators are indeed good. It would be great to bring a group over to serve as concubines or guards.”

Lin Xuanyuan laughed, “Don’t worry, that day won’t be too far away! For a declining Supreme Dao Lineage like them, the best outcome is to become a vassal of other forces, and the worst is to disintegrate and vanish. Revival is impossible.”

“When you can take over my responsibilities in the future, perhaps the Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace will have no way to continue. If they want to avoid being exterminated by their enemies, they will have to accept our protection!”

Lin Shengqing nodded in sincere agreement, thinking about how the entire Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace would become his harem, and countless beautiful female cultivators would be at his disposal, including the Supreme Sect Master and the elders. The feeling of satisfaction was beyond words.

——Author’s Note——

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