The final desperate counterattack of the cultivators from Nine Spirit Proto Gate was undoubtedly glorious, dragging nearly a hundred times their number of Thunder Feather Star Pengs to their demise. The number of Thunder Feather Star Pengs that narrowly escaped death with severe injuries was even more staggering.

Qing Muling silently estimated that this team from Nine Spirit Proto Gate had fought and killed tens of thousands of adult Thunder Feather Star Pengs, dealing a fatal blow to the tribe. It was uncertain how many years it would take for them to recover.

If another Star Peng tribe took advantage of the situation to annex them, perhaps this tribe would never have the chance to recover. In the Hidden Cave Mystical Realm of the Mysterious Dao Venerable, the law of the jungle still dominated.

“Let’s go, find their nests!”

Yu Lingzhou said excitedly. With the adult population of the tribe decimated, the forces guarding the nesting area were bound to be severely weakened, presenting a prime opportunity for plundering.

The cultivators from Nine Spirit Proto Gate died heroically, but from the perspective of Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace, their demise was undoubtedly a good thing.

Qing Muling nodded and left quietly with the three women.

Moments later, they unsurprisingly discovered the nesting area of the tribe. The number of Thunder Feather Star Pengs patrolling nearby had indeed decreased, allowing the four of them to enter the core area with ease.

The haul this time was exceptionally rich, with nearly ninety percent of the unhatched eggs and Star Peng chicks swept away by Qing Muling. Dozens of adult female Thunder Feather Star Pengs were also ambushed and killed. A mountain of various spiritual herbs, grasses, and rare materials were also taken.

By the time the four left, content with their spoils, the tribe’s fate was sealed, a desolate and destitute end was inevitable.

Over the next few days, Qing Muling and the three women delved deeper into the heart of Star Peng Plain, raiding dozens of Thunder Feather Star Peng tribes along the way. The valuable loot they accumulated filled hundreds of Space Bracelets.

Of course, the scenes of cultivators and Thunder Feather Star Pengs fighting to the death were also frequently enacted. There were individuals who were alone as well as groups that moved together, among them were monstrous geniuses cultivated by certain Supreme Dao Lineages.

In the home field of the Thunder Feather Star Pengs, no matter how bravely they resisted, being besieged relentlessly by ten or a hundred times their number, the outcome was always a silent end. Only a few with life-saving jade talismans by their side escaped the fate of falling.

Qing Muling continued to silently reap the wealth of the dead, scrupulously looting all the resources he could before quietly making his escape.

If not for the limited time and his concern for the important opportunities in the central region of Star Peng Plain, Qing Muling was confident he could have raided every Thunder Feather Star Peng tribe on this vast plain, leaving them so weakened that it would take them five hundred years to recover.

On the sixth day, Qing Muling discovered the palace of the Thunder Feather Star Peng King in an extraordinarily large tribal nesting area. It was a gigantic nest built inside a rocky mountain, with auspicious qi rising and forming a canopy-like crown at the peak, shrouded in bright rosy light, like a lighthouse visible from thousands of miles away.

Adult Thunder Feather Star Pengs generally possessed strength close to that of an Elemental Immortal, with a few powerful individuals reaching the higher ranks of Elemental Immortals. The Thunder Feather Star Peng King, with its naturally stronger bloodline, had the cultivation of a True Immortal and naturally held a ruling position within the tribe.

After briefly discussing with the three women, Qing Muling decided to take on this challenge. Since they were already there, there was no reason to leave empty-handed.

Thus, the four of them used some tricks to bypass the many guards patrolling the outer layer and entered the palace without incident. The Thunder Feather Star Peng King and his consort were not present, leaving only four giant eggs inside, each as large as an ancient six-tusked mammoth elephant, with eggshells covered in dark blue thunder patterns shining brilliantly, with dark golden halos flowing incessantly.

“It seems they were laid not long ago and haven’t started hatching yet!”

Yu Lingzhou approached and sensed the situation inside the eggs, hesitating slightly. Taking them now, without the careful incubation and care of the Thunder Feather Star Peng King and his consort, would almost certainly mean that the Star Peng chicks would never hatch, and even the elders in their sect responsible for nurturing spiritual pets might not be able to do anything about it.

“If they can’t be hatched, we’ll just eat them as delicacies! A mere True Immortal level spiritual pet is not worth our special attention. We each take one; the taste must be extraordinary!”

Yueyi Heavenly Lord said indifferently. With their level of cultivation, they did not value such a level of spiritual pet; consuming it was just a matter of taste.

“Then let’s do that.”

Yu Lingzhou waved her hand and stored the eggs in her Space Bracelet, along with many rare materials and spiritual herbs and fruits intended as food reserves. Anything that appeared in the palace of the Thunder Feather Star Pengs would not be inferior.

Half a day later, they finally saw the edge of the vast plain, signifying that they had truly reached their destination.

Looking down from mid-air, this place was right at the center of Star Peng Plain, a region spanning millions of miles of flat, reddish-brown rock layers, devoid of any vegetation.

A magnificent and spectacular complex of palace ruins stretched across the center of this region. Despite the unimaginable passage of time, they still shone brightly with purple qi, exuding a majestic and solemn atmosphere.

“There should be… people who have already entered, the exact number is unclear.”

Qing Muling observed for a while, and with his profound abilities, quickly came to a conclusion.

It was not surprising, considering the numerous prodigies and unfathomable divine abilities in the Great Void, that after so many days, some would have used various means to sneak in.

Of course, they could only ensure their entry, perhaps bringing along a few others, but that was about the limit. To plunder the nests of the Thunder Feather Star Pengs as Qing Muling did, relying on secret methods to shield their actions from the heavens, there was no second person capable of such feats.

“What do we do now? Go straight in?” Ice Falcon Heavenly Lord asked.

“No rush,”

Yu Lingzhou said with a smile, “We’ve been on the road for so long, I’m really a bit hungry! Let’s find a place to have a big meal first, and then we’ll talk about the rest.”

Qing Muling glanced at the Lolita Elder, who had the face of a young girl and the figure of a devil, and understood her intentions clearly—it was the eggs of the Thunder Feather Star Peng King she was after, as well as certain rare fresh delicacies. She wanted to enjoy them first, as it would be difficult to divide them once Xuebing Xuan and the other women emerged.

“Alright, let’s eat first.”

Qing Muling had no objections; he too was curious about the taste of the Thunder Feather Star Peng King’s eggs. He had tasted many delicacies before, but such a True Immortal level gourmet treat was still a rare and sought-after resource.

The four immediately chose a spot, and Yu Lingzhou eagerly took out twelve jade cauldrons of various sizes, four sets of exquisite jade tableware, and an array of pots, pans, and barbecue racks, along with many carefully prepared condiments and a plethora of bottles and jars.

It was clear that these items were genuine treasures, both in material and craftsmanship, as Yu Lingzhou herself was a master in the field of artifact refinement. It was not difficult for her to procure a complete set of such extravagant equipment.

Evidently, the Lolita Elder was also a big foodie; otherwise, she wouldn’t have been so extravagant in this regard. She shared a common interest with Qing Muling, and they could certainly exchange experiences and insights in the culinary field in the future.

Taking out the four eggs of the Thunder Feather Star Peng King from the Space Bracelet, along with dozens of ordinary eggs, frozen Star Peng chicks, adult Star Pengs, and other mushrooms, spiritual herbs, and delicacies, the three women began to get busy.

Before long, the twelve jade cauldrons began to emit an enticing aroma that seemed to penetrate the marrow. The white soup boiled and bubbled as chunks of Thunder Feather Star Peng meat mixed with various delicacies and spiritual herbs stewed together, shining brightly like flames.

At the same time, several large barbecue racks were also in use. Four adult Thunder Feather Star Pengs, plucked and gutted, were stuffed with a heap of rare spiritual herbs and roasted over a large flame, sizzling as the golden fat dripped with brilliant halos, fragrant and enticing.

Braised, stewed, cold mixed, barbecued… Yu Lingzhou fluttered about like a butterfly, her rich experience allowing her to choose the most suitable cooking method for any ingredient, almost as if it were her innate talent.

“Junior Brother, Sister Yu’s cooking skills are excellent; you won’t be disappointed!”

Seeing Qing Muling staring intently at Yu Lingzhou’s movements, Yueyi Heavenly Lord laughed, “Back when we were outer disciples, we loved Sister Yu’s cooking the most. We would always find excuses to freeload off her. Without her, traveling would lose much of its joy.”

“I think I might not be able to live without Sister Yu in the future.”

Qing Muling hesitated for a moment before speaking. A grandmaster-level gourmet with nearly divine culinary skills was equally irresistible to him.

“That’s easy,” Ice Falcon Heavenly Lord immediately said. “Just make Sister Yu your Dao companion, and she can cook for you every day! Whatever delicacies you wish to eat, she can satisfy your cravings.”

Qing Muling: “…”

As the saying goes, true intentions are revealed when options are exhausted.

Ice Falcon Heavenly Lord and Yueyi Heavenly Lord were well aware of the Lolita Elder’s feelings for their Junior Brother, and they naturally took the opportunity to encourage her to fulfill her desires.

“Junior Brother, don’t listen to her nonsense,”

Seeing Qing Muling with a thoughtful expression, Yu Lingzhou laughed nonchalantly, “The meat on this barbecue rack is ready, come and try it!”

“Alright.”

Qing Muling took the roasted meat she handed over and took a light bite. The only impression was one of extreme deliciousness. The tender meat almost melted in his mouth, turning into warm currents that infused his organs, causing a beautiful halo to emanate from his orifices, an indescribable comfort throughout his body.

The flesh of the Thunder Feather Star Peng contained a vast essence of vitality, a true tonic and sacred medicine. Not only was the taste superb, but eating several could also significantly enhance one’s cultivation and benefit the physical body and Divine Soul.

“These are all rare delicacies, Junior Brother should eat more,”

Ice Falcon Heavenly Lord smiled slightly, “You urgently need to improve your cultivation, so don’t be polite, just eat to your heart’s content. Once you’re done, Sister Yu can continue cooking for you.”

At this moment, controlled by the delicious flavors, Qing Muling was too preoccupied to speak, focusing on the roasted peng meat in his hands while circulating his cultivation throughout his body, striving to digest the overwhelming essence within.

After finishing each large piece, the two women promptly brought him another, along with various spiritual wines, fruits, and prepared eggs, filling the table before him.