Having made his decision, Qing Muling wasted no time. He immediately sought out Yu Lingzhou, Ice Falcon, and the other Supreme Elders to explain the situation.

 

"How much time do we have?" Mingyi asked gravely. This was a crucial factor. If the crisis was imminent, they would have no choice but to prioritize evacuating a few high-level female cultivators, painfully abandoning most of the ordinary disciples and the army of Dao weapon puppets.

 

Of course, the female cultivators in the secret realm belonged to three different Dao Lineage powers. Prioritizing the evacuation of Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace's disciples while sacrificing those of the other two factions would be seen as unfair and difficult to justify to the three Emperors. Therefore, Qing Muling would not consider such an option unless absolutely necessary.

 

"It's hard to say," Qing Muling replied cautiously. "It could be a few months, or it could be a few days. In an extreme scenario, the Heavenly Human Clan's artifact might notice this wilderness within a few hours!"

 

The Heavenly Secret Art was not omnipotent. Given Qing Muling's current cultivation level, it was fortunate enough to sense warnings in advance. Obtaining precise and reliable information would require him to be at the Great Golden Immortal level. Yu Lingzhou's gaze swept over the Supreme Elders as she asked, "What do you think we should do?"

 

Ice Falcon smiled and said, "Junior Brother has never let us down. This time, I choose to trust him unconditionally. What do you all think?"

 

"Indeed, I think the same," Mingyi immediately agreed. The remaining Supreme Elders, led by the three of them, expressed similar opinions.

 

"Then let's quickly gather all the disciples and meet here within a quarter of an hour, and then exit the secret realm!" Yu Lingzhou announced solemnly. Such unexpected situations had been anticipated by the sect's higher-ups, and Xinyu Emperor had even formulated a corresponding crisis management plan. The first priority was to evacuate the disciples, followed by the resources they had gathered, and finally the various tools and artifacts left at the mining base.

 

Moments later, urgent warning bells echoed through the heavens and earth. In the resource mines deep within the mountains, the female cultivators who were diligently working stopped in surprise. This highest level of alarm had never sounded in the secret realm before.

 

"Everyone, head to the main base as quickly as possible. Do not delay!" The supervising female elder quickly reacted and shouted orders.

 

Like a boulder thrown into a tranquil lake, the mines instantly erupted into chaos. Thousands of female cultivators decisively abandoned their tasks, their graceful figures transforming into beams of light that swiftly soared into the sky.

 

The efficiency of high-level cultivators was unquestionable. Within an hour, over ninety-five percent of the female cultivators had arrived. By this time, Qing Muling had already made two trips, transporting hundreds of thousands of female cultivators and most of the resources from the warehouse.

 

"Alright, everyone gather around Junior Brother. The Heavenly Human Clan could discover this place at any moment. We must leave immediately!" Yu Lingzhou announced loudly.

 

A massive Blue Lotus phantom emerged behind Qing Muling. A large group of graceful figures surged like a tide, disappearing into the spatial realm within him. Some bold and flirtatious female cultivators even winked at him.

 

Fourth Senior Sister Luo Wanqing, standing nearby, frowned in anger. If not for the inappropriate timing and location, she would have erupted on the spot. These shameless vixens were always trying to seduce Junior Brother at every opportunity. It was intolerable!

 

In a matter of moments, the area was empty.

 

"I'll go first and be right back!" Qing Muling said simply to Yu Lingzhou and the others, then vanished.

 

In a blink, he found himself in the familiar interior of the Sect Master's cave.

 

"Muling, how are things over there?" Master Mu Yinghua hurriedly approached, her expression grave. The upheaval in the Misty Illusion Secret Realm had undoubtedly disrupted the sect's plans. Fortunately, the situation had not yet escalated to the worst.

 

Not far away, Xinyu, Tongying, and Qinghuan, the three Emperors, also looked over.

 

"There is no immediate danger. I estimate we still have some time to transfer all valuable items back," Qing Muling said, opening his internal space to release the female cultivators he had brought back, filling the large cave almost to capacity.

 

"Alright, hurry back and bring the remaining Senior and Junior Sisters," Mu Yinghua urged anxiously. There would be plenty of time for intimate moments later; this was not the time.

 

Qing Muling nodded and vanished once more.

 

Back at the base in the secret realm, the last batch of female cultivators arrived after more than an hour of tense waiting. Qing Muling said nothing, collecting them into his internal space.

 

Next, it was time to retrieve the Dao weapon puppets and other valuable resources. Now, only the highest-level Supreme Elders remained by Qing Muling's side, escorting him through the various mines.

 

As a vast area was swept clean by a radiant light, the resource-laden mines were emptied in an instant, and they moved on to the next target.

 

High above, in the Nine Heavens.

 

In a grand, heavily guarded hall, a massive golden pedestal stood, supporting a three-thousand-meters diameter purple-gold mirror adorned with intricate, mysterious patterns. The mirror's surface resembled a deep, starry sky, dotted with seemingly random points of light. Occasionally, streaks of light would flash, emitting strands of beautiful mist.

 

This was the Great Thousand Sky Mirror, one of the Heavenly Human Clan's most treasured artifacts. It was an ultimate innate spirit treasure, said to see everything in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, from the highest heavens to the deepest underworld.

 

However, the activation cost of this artifact was prohibitively high. Only Quasi Holy Emperors could bear the immense price of using it.

 

Nine indistinct, majestic figures, exuding an ancient and regal aura, stood before the giant mirror, silent for a long time.

 

"The auspicious time has come. Shall we begin?" A distant, ethereal divine sense conveyed its intent to the other eight Emperors.

 

"Agreed," eight voices responded briefly. Torrents of immense magical power surged into the Great Thousand Sky Mirror, causing its previously dim surface to brighten visibly.

 

Countless images of vast abysses, icy oceans, rivers, lakes, celestial bodies, cities, and villages flashed across the mirror's surface, rapidly changing in a kaleidoscope of scenes, covering millions of miles in an instant.

 

Given the vastness of the Misty Illusion Secret Realm, even with the combined efforts of nine Quasi Holy Emperors, it would take nearly a year to thoroughly search every inch of it.

 

However, for Quasi Holy Emperors with their unimaginably long lifespans, a year was but a fleeting moment, hardly worth mentioning.

 

Thus, Qing Muling spent several days in the mountains, not only emptying all the mines but also transporting everything useful back to the Great Void. He even had time to continue scavenging.

 

"Junior Brother, why haven't you returned yet? Is it possible that the Heavenly Human Clan won't come for a while?" Yu Lingzhou asked worriedly from atop a rapidly flying fiery lotus-shaped spirit treasure.

 

"Don't worry, I haven't sensed any imminent danger," Qing Muling said, tightening his grip around her smooth, slender waist. "So I plan to find a few large spirit vein mines for the Creation Heavenly Palace to absorb. This treasure consumes an enormous amount of resources. If we don't stock up now, we won't have enough in the future."

 

Beside them, Mingyi and Ice Falcon looked slightly resentful. This guy was busy exploring every inch of Lolita Elder's body, completely ignoring the two beauties right next to him. It was unforgivable.

 

"Alright, as long as you know what you're doing," Yu Lingzhou said, giving him a coquettish glance but not opposing him further.

 

The Creation Heavenly Palace could cleanse and refine a cultivator's body and soul, repair hidden injuries and flaws, establish a nearly perfect Dao foundation, and enhance potential and destiny. Its miraculous effects were too numerous to list.

 

Correspondingly, its consumption was terrifyingly high. The annual surplus of a Supreme Dao Lineage power might not be enough to activate it once.

 

Therefore, Qing Muling was in no hurry to leave. He planned to let the palace absorb as many giant spirit veins and top-grade spirit crystal mines as possible for future use, avoiding the need to dip into the sect's strategic reserves.

 

They traveled swiftly until, millions of miles away, Qing Muling signaled Yu Lingzhou to slow down and descend.

 

Below them was an endless, lush primordial forest. Trees tens or even hundreds of meters in diameter and over a hundred thousand meters tall were everywhere. There were also terrifying vines like ancient dragons, flowers as large as palaces, and flocks of spiritual birds and beasts that blotted out the sky.

 

Occasionally, brilliant light and seven-colored rainbows would shoot into the sky, usually indicating the presence of extremely rare treasures or Heavenly Medicine-level materials.

 

"This is the place!" Qing Muling said, sensing the extent of the spirit crystal vein.

 

The three women beside him silently combined their divine abilities, forming a giant lightning-infused hand hundreds of miles wide. It descended with overwhelming force, uprooting countless giant trees and spiritual plants, and flinging them far away, revealing the deep blue surface of the spirit crystal vein beneath the soil. Colorful clouds and mist rose and gathered into a vast expanse.

 

A top-grade spirit crystal vein, tens of thousands of miles wide and of unknown length, looked just like an ocean.

 

Without a word, Qing Muling released the Creation Heavenly Palace. The treasure expanded to its full size and landed on the vein's surface.

 

In the next instant, the immense spiritual essence within the vein surged into the palace, turning tens of thousands of miles of top-grade spirit crystals into ordinary stone with each breath.

 

Gales rose, and the sky changed color. Ten days and nights passed in a flash.

 

Qing Muling swept along the vein, only pausing to collect Heavenly Medicine or other high-level treasures with the help of Yu Lingzhou and the others.

 

When the sense of impending danger grew stronger, the Creation Heavenly Palace had already stored enough resources for over three hundred activations. This meant Qing Muling could help over a hundred thousand female cultivators undergo a comprehensive enhancement.

 

"It's about time. Let's head back," Qing Muling said, looking around reluctantly. The immense harvest of the past few days was enough for the three female sects to enjoy for thousands of years.

 

And it wouldn't be long before he returned to treat the secret realm as his private garden, continuing to plunder it.

 

"Alright, the Sect Master and the others are probably anxious by now," Yu Lingzhou said, entering the Blue Lotus phantom with Mingyi and Ice Falcon.

 

When their vision cleared, they were back in the Sect Master's cave.

 

"You're finally back!" Mu Yinghua, who had been anxiously waiting, sighed in relief upon seeing Qing Muling. Ignoring the gazes of the Emperors, she hugged him and checked him over, only relaxing when she confirmed he was unharmed.

 

"Thank you for your concern, Master. This time, the harvest was quite substantial," Qing Muling said, recounting his experiences in the secret realm, leaving Mu Yinghua astonished.

 

Being targeted by the Heavenly Human Clan's experts was no joke. Qing Muling's actions were like dancing on a knife's edge. Fortunately, he was blessed with immense fortune, and nothing went wrong in the end.

 

"Then, should we avoid this mess for now and wait until the Misty Illusion Secret Realm closes before going back in?" Mu Yinghua asked.

 

Xinyu Emperor smiled, "Absolutely. The Heavenly Human Clan will be furious after such a loss and will use all means to find the culprits. They won't calm down anytime soon. We should lay low and watch them struggle."

 

The women exchanged smiles. While other Dao Lineage powers in the Great Void were still risking their lives in the secret realm, they had already returned with a bountiful harvest, including the Harmony Spirit Seed and immense resources, promising a bright future.

 

Qing Muling looked around but didn't see his Senior Sisters, knowing they were still waiting at Imperial Dao Peak, unaware of his return.

 

"Shall we go cultivate?" he suggested, eyeing his Master's elegant and noble beauty, feeling a familiar urge.

 

"You rascal, what are you planning now?" Mu Yinghua knew what he was thinking and said sternly, "Don't forget, I'm your Master!"

 

"Yes, Master," Qing Muling replied solemnly, quickly making his excuses to the Emperors and pulling Mu Yinghua away.

 

"So eager, what are you planning?" Tongying Emperor suddenly stood before him, her ample bosom almost touching him, her intoxicating scent filling the air.

 

"I just want Master to guide my cultivation," Qing Muling said innocently, blinking.

 

Tongying Emperor tilted her head, studying him, her eyes sparkling. "Cultivating diligently is good, but your Master is busy. How about I help you instead, and we bring along Senior Sister Qingchan?"

 

Mu Yinghua's face changed slightly. This woman had long had designs on Qing Muling. If she got the chance, she would surely seduce him.

 

"Emperor, please wait!" Mu Yinghua quickly said, "Muling is my direct disciple. It's my duty to guide him. There's no need to trouble you."

 

"Or, if you insist, why not join us?"