As Yu Lingzhou and the other ladies had predicted, with Qing Muling’s current fortune shielding them, the Senior Sisters passed through their True Immortal tribulations without any major upheavals. Afterward, Qing Muling inspected his own fortune and found that less than one-thousandth had been depleted, which he could fully recover with just half a night’s cultivation.

Thus, within a single day, Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace gained five more True Immortals, and not just any True Immortals, but demonically talented ones at that. Such an event, aside from the Dao Court, was likely impossible in any other Supreme Dao Lineage’s power.

Moreover, according to Qing Muling’s investigation, the five Senior Sisters had been suppressing their cultivation at the peak of the Elemental Immortal level for too long, accumulating profound strength, which allowed them to soar to the mid-stage of True Immortal right after successfully crossing their tribulations. Of course, this was also related to the generous rewards initially given by the Dao Court.

With the cultivation of a True Immortal, one could command Postnatal Spirit Treasures against enemies, effortlessly refine treasures of any rank, and produce genuine pills. They possessed lifespans of over a million years, and in terms of status, they were far more esteemed than Elemental Immortals. According to the customs of those Supreme Dao Lineages and super clans, only those who had reached the True Immortal realm would be eligible to become Supreme Elders within their sects, enjoying the most generous resource offerings.

Such benefits naturally made Yu Binghua, Qi Shuyu, Su Yunmo, and the other ladies envious. They resolved to accelerate their efforts to win over their Junior Brother.

By now, Mu Yinghua had already issued a decree, tallying the number of disciples within the sect eligible for Tribulation Crossing, and then arranging for them to be protected by Qing Muling in batches as they crossed.

Before the gathering of immortals, the number of disciples who had successfully crossed their tribulations with Qing Muling’s fortune had already exceeded three thousand, including seven True Immortal powerhouses. The emergence of this new force played an indispensable role in defending the sect against the calamity of the Magic Clan and maintaining peace over their territories.

Without them, Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace would have suffered far greater losses during the great calamity, and many important territories might have been impossible to defend, leading to countless mortal casualties.

Soon, the list of female cultivators eligible for tribulation was delivered to Qing Muling, with their order of crossing already arranged.

“Unbelievable, are there really this many?”

Inside his cave dwelling, Qing Muling frowned slightly. Not to mention anything else, the list alone contained over sixty thousand female cultivators needing to cross the Feather Transformation Realm tribulation, far exceeding his initial estimates.

“This represents the strength accumulated by our sect over nearly ten thousand years, so it’s quite normal to have such numbers,” explained Qi Yalan, who was kneeling on the plush white carpet beneath the desk, carefully massaging his legs. She wore a thin, translucent dress, and around her jade neck hung a hollowed-out gold necklace inlaid with pink gems that shimmered seductively under the bright pearl light. Her dark, beautiful eyes were so tender they seemed to drip with water.

“Mm, that makes sense,” Qing Muling said gently, stroking his Third Senior Sister’s silky hair, feeling his blood gradually boil.

The Senior Sister chuckled from the side, “In other Supreme Dao Lineages and super clans, there are probably even more cultivators stuck at their current level, afraid to cross their tribulations. It’s not hard to understand.”

According to the customs of the Great Void Starry Sky’s cultivation world, a generation is usually counted as a thousand years, and cultivators at the Destiny Realm can live close to ten thousand years. Therefore, among these female cultivators needing to cross their tribulations, the oldest among them were disciples from ten generations ago.

Because they were unsure about surviving the heavenly tribulation, these female cultivators had been stalling their cultivation and biding their time. A small number of them even had only a few years of lifespan left.

Qing Muling nodded slightly, “If the sect could suddenly gain over sixty thousand Feather Transformation Realm cultivators, our available combat forces would be quite ample, right?”

“Definitely. Some of the sect’s powerful killing formations require a large number of high-level cultivators to execute. Once this is done, the power gap between us and the surrounding hostile forces will only grow wider!”

When discussing serious matters, Qi Yalan paused for a moment, lifted her head, and pulled out a white silk handkerchief from her ample bosom to wipe her glossy lips. She then gracefully sat up beside him, her voluptuous figure naturally settling next to him.

Yu Binghua, who was watching from the side, blushed at the thought that she was now also Junior Brother’s Dao Companion. Hesitating, she considered moving closer to take over the task from Third Senior Sister but was deterred by a glare from Luo Wanqing.

Then, Fourth Senior Sister, with her stunningly voluptuous figure, skillfully slid under the desk and continued to massage Junior Brother’s legs.

“Then, let’s follow the Sect Master’s arrangements,” Qing Muling nodded.

Mu Yinghua’s intention was for him to protect all eligible disciples in one go. With this, Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace would gain over sixty thousand more Feather Transformation Realm cultivators, significantly boosting its overall strength. Moreover, with a lifespan of an entire Yuan Meeting—129,600 years—they would have the chance to strive for even higher realms.

As for those female cultivators who had reached the peak of the Ascending to Immortality realm and needed to cross the Elemental Immortal tribulation, their total number was also close to sixty thousand.

This was because the Feather Transformation and Ascending to Immortality realm cultivators had longer lifespans. Over tens of thousands of years, generation after generation of disciples had accumulated to this massive number. This did not even include those who had perished prematurely due to various accidents or calamities.

However, the number of female cultivators needing to cross the True Immortal, Xuan Immortal, and even Golden Immortal tribulations was much smaller. After all, beyond Elemental Immortal, breaking through to new realms became increasingly difficult. Without special circumstances, many cultivators could endure for a million years until their lifespan was exhausted, and still not find the path to the next realm.

Of course, with Qing Muling present, these seemingly unsolvable problems were no longer an issue.

The next morning.

When Qing Muling arrived at the Ascension Platform, he saw a large group of female cultivators in white, veiled with light gauze, standing in a square formation. There were 360 of them, all at the peak of the Destiny Realm, ready to cross the Feather Transformation tribulation.

They all appeared very young, and each one was a beauty with outstanding demeanor and figure, ranging from Lolitas to elegant ladies.

Thanks to the cultivation methods of Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace, these female cultivators never aged. Even if they were at the end of their lifespan, they would only show signs of aging in the few hours before their final meditation and dissolution.

Seeing Qing Muling appear, the 360 female cultivators bowed deeply, greeting him with respectful tones.

Qing Muling simply nodded in acknowledgment. With his special status, he was fully deserving of such a reception, even though these female cultivators were far senior to him in terms of lineage.

“Having hundreds of cultivators group together for tribulation crossing is probably unprecedented in the history of the Great Void Starry Sky, right? Fortunately, there’s enough space on this Ascension Platform; otherwise, it really wouldn’t fit everyone.”

Qing Muling mused to himself as he sat down behind a desk already laden with rare spirit fruits and a variety of exquisite wines and delicacies, indulging to his heart’s content.

With his permission, the 360 female cultivators cautiously released the seals on their cultivation, unleashing their auras. The laws of heaven and earth immediately responded, and a fierce wind arose. Dark clouds gathered overhead, and a myriad of indistinct shadows swarmed in, circling the Ascension Platform as if they were bloodthirsty sharks, ready to pounce and devour the cultivators’ divine souls and essence at any moment. These were the fearsome extraterritorial demons.

Qing Muling silently activated his profound technique, and the enormous shadow of the Blue Lotus flashed momentarily. Then, a five-layered, hundred-acre expanse of purple and green auspicious clouds appeared overhead, enveloping the entire Ascension Platform. Amidst the dazzling radiance, countless visions of golden lamps, rainbows, immortal palaces, and myriad starry rivers flickered in and out of sight, resonating with the Dao Rhyme of the void.

The more cultivators that crossed together, the more terrifying the heavenly tribulation became. However, Qing Muling had experience in protecting his fellow disciples during their tribulations, so he understood that this tribulation was only an increase in quantity, while the quality remained at the Feather Transformation Realm level. There would be no absurd incidents of an Elemental Immortal facing a Golden Immortal tribulation.

Silence surrounded them. The nearby mountains were empty, without a single spectator in sight, as per Mu Yinghua’s specific request. Thus, many Supreme Elders had cleared the area in advance, even temporarily driving away the nearby spiritual birds and beasts.

For Qing Muling, the process of tribulation crossing was uneventful. By the time he was full and satisfied, the tribulation was nearing its end.

As the heavy clouds in the sky gradually dispersed, cheers erupted from the Ascension Platform. Some of the usually aloof female cultivators couldn’t help but lose their composure, and a few were so moved that they cried tears of joy.

It was like a patient, long suffering from a serious illness and on the brink of death, who suddenly found themselves cured overnight. Not only were they restored to health, but they also had a much longer lifespan to enjoy. The excitement and overwhelming joy were indescribable.

One after another, auras containing the laws of the Immortal Dao and belonging to Feather Transformation Realm cultivators rose into the sky. The firmament was filled with golden light, dazzling colors, and the faint sound of heavenly music echoing in the air.

“Junior Brother, we owe you a great debt this time! Words cannot express our gratitude. If there’s ever anything you need from your Senior Sister, just say the word!”

A gentle and serene beauty removed her veil and approached to give thanks, her sincere tone matched by her clear, watery eyes as she gazed at the handsome young man in purple robes.

“Senior Sister, there’s no need for such formality. It was just a helping hand,” Qing Muling replied warmly. These female cultivators owed him a great favor, and naturally, they would listen to him. As long as he wished, the position of Sect Master of Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace was his for the taking.

“Junior Brother, do you have some time later? Why not come and sit at your Senior Sister’s cave dwelling? I have some expertise in the arts of tea and cooking, and I guarantee you’ll be satisfied!”

Another beautiful and elegant woman approached, her voice soft as she spoke. Her white dress was as pure as snow, and the silk bodice was adorned with delicate floral patterns, with a deep, unfathomable cleavage at the center.

“Well… I’m quite busy right now. So many Senior Sisters are waiting to cross their tribulations. Let’s talk about it some other time!”

Qing Muling tactfully declined. If he accepted every invitation for a thank-you banquet from each Senior Sister, he wouldn’t have time for anything else; he’d be feasting every day until he was stuffed.

“Junior Brother, I noticed your Daoist abode is a bit empty and in need of care. How about… I come and manage it for you? I won’t disappoint you!” Another radiant and forthright beauty approached with a bright smile. “And I’ve also taken on two personal disciples. Their talents and looks are quite decent. They’ve long admired you, Junior Brother. Why not have them come over and serve as your maids? You’ll definitely like them!”

Qing Muling: “…”

He hadn’t expected this Senior Sister to be so bold. He had merely helped her cross a tribulation, and she was already ready to work for him, bringing her disciples along too? It was simply…

“That sly fox Lin Qing sure knows how to seize an opportunity, thinking of climbing up the ladder already?”

The surrounding female cultivators exchanged meaningful glances, cursing inwardly in unison. But they also thought that opportunities had to be seized. This Junior Brother, the only one in Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace for millions of years, had a boundless future. If they could cling to his coattails, even as a maid, they would surely benefit immensely.

“Junior Brother, I’m a senior pharmacist in the sect. I can come and manage your spiritual fields and medicine gardens!”

“Junior Brother, I can also…”

“Junior Brother!”

“Junior Brother!”

“…”

Many female cultivators surrounded Qing Muling, chattering like swallows, some bold and unrestrained, even reaching out to pull at him. Their voluptuous figures brushed against him intentionally or unintentionally, showering him with flattery and attentiveness.

“Enough, is there no end to this!”

The Senior Sister’s voice, tinged with anger, suddenly cut through, startling the many female cultivators into pausing their actions and turning to look.

They saw the elegant and noble Xuebing Xuan, her expression as cold as ice, swiftly gliding over to take Qing Muling’s arm.

Her piercing gaze swept around as she spoke coolly, “The tribulation is over. It’s best for everyone to return and stabilize their cultivation as soon as possible. If you’re distracted and the Immortal Dao laws you’ve just condensed dissipate again, that would be a real loss.”

“Junior Brother has a lot of work to do, still needing to protect the next batch of Senior Sisters and Uncles in their tribulations. He has no time to entertain your foolishness!”

“Okay, okay!”

Whether they liked it or not, the female cultivators could only meekly agree. Facing the True Immortal-level Senior Sister, they had no leverage to argue.

Xuebing Xuan snorted, her arm firmly around Qing Muling’s waist as they soared into the clouds.

“Junior Brother, you’re quite charming! Just by helping them cross their tribulations, they’re already thinking about you!”

In midair, Xuebing Xuan spoke with a smile that wasn’t quite a smile.

“I didn’t agree to anything!” Qing Muling protested innocently. It was only natural for these female cultivators to be grateful for their renewed lives.

But Qing Muling could swear on the grand conscience of his Senior Sisters that he had absolutely no intention of exploiting the situation to play any underhanded games. Really.