In the cave.

Mu Yinghua sat on the cloud bed, surrounded by rising clouds and brilliant light, forming a huge cloud canopy above her head. Faint images of phoenixes, dragons, sun, moon, stars, and golden lotus appeared and disappeared, exuding a hidden and awe-inspiring pressure.

“…The Sect Master’s cultivation and abilities are becoming more advanced. But it’s not surprising, considering she has such a talented disciple! Even those little girls have benefited from it…”

Yueyi Heavenly Lord thought to herself, feeling a hint of envy and jealousy.

Luo Huan stood below and explained the situation clearly. She took out all the things the gray-robed person had given her and placed them in front of Mu Yinghua. Yu Lingzhou held the most dangerous Void Teleportation Symbol in her hand, studying it carefully.

Twenty or so core high-level members such as Yun Miao Xian Jun and Feng Hua Xian Jun sat on both sides, their brows furrowed and expressions serious.

“What do you think is the best way to handle this matter?”

After weighing the options, Mu Yinghua finally spoke.

The Illusory Butterfly Xian Jun, who was in charge of intelligence affairs, sighed, “We have already taken sufficient measures to protect Qing Muling. We thought we could ensure his safety for at least a hundred or eighty years, but it seems that external forces have noticed his existence so quickly. It appears that the status of the internal spies within the sect is not insignificant.”

Yu Lingzhou snorted coldly, “Those despicable traitors are better off not falling into my hands. Otherwise, I will make them regret coming into this world.”

The external hostile forces had targeted Luo Huan this time. Fortunately, her unwavering heart resisted the temptation and thwarted their plans.

However, one failure did not make the enemy give up. Next time, they would definitely use even more insidious and shameless tricks. There was no guarantee that the next target they set their sights on would be as resolute as Luo Huan.

Feng Hua Xian Jun said, “Given the current situation, regret is useless. We can only try our best to remedy the situation. I suggest conducting a comprehensive internal investigation within the sect to root out those high-level moles.”

This was the right thing to do, a measure to make up for the loss. However, the core elders did not have high expectations that this would permanently solve the problem. In this regard, the forces of the major Dao Lineages were almost evenly matched, so infiltration and counter-infiltration were almost eternal themes.

Yu Lingzhou took out a round Fire Element Fruit and started to eat it thoughtfully, “We can deal with this matter later. As for now, do you think we should give those people a heavy blow? I have deciphered the teleportation destination of this symbol, which is located in the core area of the armillary sphere Star Palace. Their people must be in position, waiting for Qing Muling to come to them!”

Yueyi Heavenly Lord frowned, “I’m afraid that the armillary sphere Star Palace alone may not be able to handle this matter. There may be other Supreme Dao Lineages involved, perhaps even the Calamity Fate Palace.”

“Perhaps, but it doesn’t matter anyway!”

Yu Lingzhou shrugged nonchalantly, “This time, we will mobilize half of the Supreme Elders and head to the Lihuang Star Cloud Tower. We can launch a surprise attack while they are unprepared, and we should be able to eliminate enough of their high-level experts.”

Yun Miao Xian Jun shook her head in opposition, “It’s not appropriate. The Dao Court’s ceasefire order has just taken effect. If we start a large-scale battle on their territory, it will undermine the hard-won ceasefire order. If the other side takes advantage of this to launch a full-scale war, the pressure on us will be immense. Don’t forget, our current priority is to repair the giant land’s main body.”

“Guardian’s Declaration”

During the ceasefire period, the protected party must not initiate hostilities, otherwise, it will be considered as giving up all the rights stipulated in the ceasefire order, and will lose the qualification to apply for a ceasefire order again within the next five hundred years.

From the standpoint of the armillary sphere Star Palace, they were hoping that the high-level members of the Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace would be provoked into provoking them, so that they could launch a war in a justified manner and completely disrupt the Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace’s recovery process.

Yu Lingzhou thought about it and then sighed without saying anything.

Mu Yinghua said, “There are more urgent matters at hand. Let’s put this matter aside for now and settle the score with them in the future. As long as we protect Qing Muling, time is on our side.”

“The Sect Master is right. Let’s leave it at that.”

Yueyi Heavenly Lord agreed, and the remaining elders had no objections. The matter was settled.

“As for these things…”

Mu Yinghua pondered for a moment and said, “Luo Huan, you have done well this time, so these things will belong to you. You can let Yueyi Heavenly Lord keep them for you for now, and you can have them when you can use them in the future.”Yueyi Heavenly Lord chuckled, “I think that Luo Huan girl can’t use those two postnatal Spirit Treasures right now. It would be better to hand them over to the sect in exchange for merits. The rest of these items should go to Qing Muling; consider them her dowry. What do you think, Luo Huan girl?”

Luo Huan was taken aback for a moment, then quickly realized that her ancestor was trying to secure an opportunity for her. She immediately expressed her stance, “The Grandmaster’s words are very wise. I have no objections.”

Securing a legitimate partner was of utmost importance to Luo Huan. Compared to Junior Brother, what were these small benefits?

Mu Yinghua surprisingly did not object and went with the flow, “Let it be so, then. I approve of this matter.”

The surrounding elders exchanged glances, and Yu Lingzhou said with a smile that was not quite a smile, “Yueyi Junior Sister, your way of climbing up the pole makes it difficult for us!”

With Luo Huan setting a precedent, if their disciples and juniors took a fancy to Qing Muling in the future, wouldn’t they also have to prepare a dowry of the same standard? It might drain their entire fortunes and still not be enough.

“I can’t manage that!”

Yueyi Heavenly Lord said without any shame, “I can only take care of Luo Huan. As for your descendants, if they are outstanding enough, maybe Qing Muling will take a fancy to them at first sight and marry them without asking for anything.”

The elders were infuriated. This shameless woman was too much; they would have to find an opportunity to set a trap for her in the future!

At the back mountain of Imperial Path Peak.

Qing Muling, who was enjoying a feast and appreciating art books with his senior sisters, once again received a decree from the Sect Master, conveyed by Elder Lan.

“It’s good stuff, but not enough to go around.”

Qing Muling looked at the two elixir bottles in front of him and said with some difficulty.

Xuebing Xuan asked with a smile, “Junior Brother, how do you plan to divide them?”

Cheng Yulan, Luo Wanqing, Qi Yalan, and Luo Huan all looked forward with anticipation. The actual distribution of the items wasn’t that important; what mattered was their weight in Junior Brother’s heart.

“It’s simple. Two Phoenix Dawn Replenishing Pills each. As for the Xuanqing Creation True Spirit Pills, I’ve already used them, so I don’t need any more. But there are only three pills here, and there are five of you, so…”

Qing Muling said this and looked towards Elder Lan, “How many sect merits do I have? Is it enough to exchange for two Xuanqing Creation True Spirit Pills?”

Elder Lan smiled and nodded, “Others can forget about it, but of course, you are different. I believe the Sect Master and the Supreme Elders will not object.”

Qing Muling breathed a sigh of relief, “Then that’s settled! Let’s quickly exchange for the elixirs and go into seclusion together.”