Three days and nights of cultivation passed by swiftly.

When Qing Muling stepped out of his chamber again, the hall outside was already set with a table full of exquisite delicacies. Nine jade cauldrons of varying sizes emitted dazzling light and fragrant aromas, with thick soups boiling and bubbling continuously.

Not far from the roasting spit, several cleaned and prepared spiritual birds and beasts, all local specialties from the depths of the wilderness, boasted extremely tender meat with unspeakable benefits for the body and divine soul of high-level cultivators.

At this moment, the meat glistened on the spit. Luo Wanqing, Qi Shuyu, Su Yunmo, and several other Senior Sisters were bustling about, brushing layer upon layer of spices and seasonings made from divine herbs and immortal grasses onto the meat.

In the Great Void, such a feast would usually only be enjoyed occasionally by the heads of Supreme Dao Lineages’ powers, truly priceless treasures. However, here, Qing Muling could eat his fill without restraint, the more the better.

“…Put your hearts into it, this is all for Junior Brother’s main meal. Only when his cultivation level rises quickly will you girls have a chance!”

The soft and melodious voice of Yu Lingzhou rang out.

Ever since the Dao Court’s assembly of immortals ended, Qing Muling had taken a liking to the culinary skills of the Lolita Elder, preferring her dishes above all others. After all, her many years of dedicated refinement were not for naught.

Thus, Qing Muling’s meals were now entirely managed by Yu Lingzhou, who took to the role of his personal chef with relish and enthusiasm.

In the past, even Mu Yinghua, the Supreme Sect Master, might not have had the clout to have a Great Golden Immortal-level Supreme Elder cook for her.

Qing Muling stood at the entrance for a moment before walking in.

“Finally decided to come out, huh?”

The Lolita Elder, who was observing the heat control in front of the jade cauldron, turned her head with a teasing smile, her starry eyes curving into crescents. She was dressed in a thin, translucent, goose-yellow gown today, with her sleeves rolled up to reveal arms as white as snow, her long black hair simply tied up, adorned with a spirit jade phoenix hairpin that faintly glowed.

Qing Muling responded and, without any need for formalities, sat down at the table and began to feast heartily. Yu Binghua elegantly lifted a green jade wine pot to pour him a drink.

“Nothing important has happened in the past few days, right?”

After hurriedly finishing two large bowls of Dragon Tooth Coral Spirit Rice and half a table of dishes, Qing Muling drained the cup of Spiritual Wine and Nectar before casually inquiring.

Qi Shuyu, Su Yunmo, and the other ladies quickly cleared away the empty plates and brought in a new flow of sumptuous dishes.

In truth, having such high-level female cultivators serve like this was somewhat beneath their dignity, but they did so without complaint. After all, any opportunity to be with Junior Brother was precious and not to be given up for other interlopers.

“Nothing is more important than Junior Brother’s advancement in cultivation,”

Yu Lingzhou was now sitting opposite him, supporting her cheek with her hand and smiling as she watched Junior Brother eat voraciously, saying, “There have been a few minor beast tides around the mining area, but the elders took care of them quickly. Those fearless creatures have now been hunted and are frozen in the storage room, waiting to be added to Junior Brother’s meals!”

“Besides, the storage area’s spatial artifacts are almost full again. You’ll need to make a few trips back and bring more manpower and spatial artifacts.”

Qing Muling nodded, “That’s only proper.”

With the heaven-shielding methods proving effective and resources in abundance, it was only logical to expand the scale of resource collection as much as possible.

Now that the Magic Clan progeny’s offensive had mostly subsided, the Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace’s higher-ups decided to mobilize all the idle female cultivators and the army of Dao weapon puppets to gather resources under Qing Muling’s leadership.

If the Magic Clan progeny launched another major invasion, they could simply be recalled. It was no trouble for Qing Muling to make a few extra trips.

Luo Wanqing blinked her beautiful eyes, expressing concern, “I just worry that the Heavenly Human Clan’s higher-ups might discover this place, which would be troublesome.”

Qing Muling shook his head, “That won’t happen, at least not for a few years. Don’t worry, Senior Sister.”

Yu Lingzhou smiled slightly, “With Junior Brother here, what do we have to worry about?”

In the Great Void, there were Innate Spirit Treasures like the Universe Scanning Mirror that claimed to penetrate the heavens and discern the finest details. The Heavenly Human Clan’s higher-ups likely had similar methods.

However, such treasures and divine abilities were enormously draining to use, especially over a prolonged period. Considering the vast expanse of the Misty Illusion Secret Realm, even a Quasi Holy Emperor might find it taxing to scrutinize every inch of the territory.

Qing Muling and his group were deep in the wilderness, far from the Heavenly Human Clan’s sphere of influence. Without prior intelligence, finding their location was akin to finding a needle in a haystack.

The Heavenly Human Clan’s higher-ups weren’t without targeted measures. The jade token spots distributed for this secret realm’s opening all had backdoors, allowing tracking and locking onto any cultivator who entered with them.

Unfortunately, Qing Muling didn’t use such a token spot this time, and neither did the female cultivators. Coupled with comprehensive heaven-shielding methods, while permanent secrecy might be an exaggeration, ensuring safety until the secret realm closed was no issue.

“Hmm, that makes sense,”

Luo Wanqing relaxed slightly and smiled, “How far is Junior Brother from Ascending to Immortality? With the speed of your cultivation improvement, it shouldn’t be too long, right?”

Qing Muling pondered briefly, “That’s true. Perhaps by the time this secret realm closes, I will have completed the transformation into an immortal body.”

Above the Destiny Realm, the Feather Transformation Ascending to Immortality can be divided into two stages: Feather Transformation Realm and Ascending to Immortality Realm. The Feather Transformation Realm refers to cultivators who have passed the heavenly tribulations and understood the mysteries of life and death, condensing true Immortal Dao laws within their bodies and continuously refining them to transform their physical bodies into immortal bodies.

The Ascending to Immortality Realm, on the other hand, is when the soul also completes its transformation and ascension into an immortal soul. The body and soul unite to achieve a flawless immortal Dao fruit, allowing one to freely roam the Great Void and easily refine various grades of treasures and genuine pills.

Only after perfecting both realms can one attempt to reach higher realms, enduring the baptism and test of thunderous heavenly tribulations to achieve the Elemental Immortal Dao fruit.

In essence, the Feather Transformation Ascending to Immortality is a transitional stage from mortal to true immortal, hence it demands a high level of cultivation resources. The more abundant the resources, the faster the process is completed.

Qing Muling lacked nothing in terms of resources and had the aid of dual cultivation, so his progress in cultivation was incredibly rapid, described as changing with each passing day. For other core disciples in the sect, completing this process without thousands of years would be unthinkable.

Yu Lingzhou considered for a moment. There were less than eight years left until the Misty Illusion Secret Realm closed, which translated to less than three years in the Great Void. This pace was truly astonishing, enough to outshine all the monstrous genius seeds in history.

Yu Binghua’s eyes sparkled as she looked at Qi Shuyu, Su Yunmo, and the other busy ladies, and said with a charming smile, “Junior Brother, since your cultivation is sufficient, the next round of Dao Companion selection can be scheduled, right? Hmm, your Senior Sisters have been waiting for you for a long time!”

The faces of Qi Shuyu and the other ladies flushed with excitement and joy at her words. Though they remained silent and their hands kept moving, their eyes couldn’t help but steal glances at Qing Muling’s reaction.

This was indeed the intention of the sect’s higher-ups. By having them serve Qing Muling, they aimed to increase the chances of companionship and cultivate affection.

Qing Muling mused, “That’s true, but it still depends on how Master arranges it.”

Luo Wanqing’s eyes narrowed slightly, and she decided not to say anything, understanding Yu Binghua’s intentions. But it seemed Junior Brother wasn’t particularly concerned, evidently favoring herself and the other Senior Sisters more.

Yu Lingzhou’s smile remained, “That’s easy to say. The Supreme Sect Master will certainly not disappoint you. And I think, given your current cultivation level is not low, and theirs are about the same, you can choose more than one Dao Companion this time. It would be fine to take them all in!”

“The closer the cultivation levels, the better the effect of dual cultivation. It’s a mutually beneficial arrangement that can accelerate your cultivation. What do you think?”

Qing Muling: “…”

Of course, he knew these eager Senior Sisters wouldn’t let him rest. With such a rare opportunity, they wouldn’t miss the chance to seize it, not knowing when the next one might come!

Luo Wanqing frowned slightly, casting a displeased glance at Yu Lingzhou. Considering the other’s cultivation level, she ultimately refrained from speaking out.

Yu Binghua’s eyes brightened. She understood this logic well. If these familiar besties joined together, she would have allies in Junior Brother’s harem, no longer alone against Senior Sister Xuebing Xuan and the others.

Su Yuanzhen pursed her lips, thinking that they just wanted to secure a place by Junior Brother’s side as soon as possible, afraid that others would take their chance. How petty.

But at the moment, she couldn’t interfere. After all, her and Dragon Ritual Princess’s cultivation levels were at the Golden Immortal Level, and they would have to wait to form a proper bond with Junior Brother. For now, they could only assist him by massaging his legs and sharing some Dao Rhyme.

Even so, Su Yuanzhen had already begun to appreciate the benefits of being around Junior Brother. Her previously stagnant cultivation level had recently shown signs of improvement. If she could cultivate with him persistently over time, the Taiyi Golden Immortal Dao fruit might not be far off.

After glancing at Qi Shuyu and the others, Su Yuanzhen calculated and said softly, “Junior Brother, your Senior Sisters make a good point. I think you should consider it carefully. I believe the Sect Master and the Emperors would be pleased to see it happen. What do you think?”

Qing Muling sighed, drained the cup of Spiritual Wine and Nectar, and said, “Then let’s follow Master and the Emperors’ arrangements.”

He knew how Mu Yinghua and the two Emperors would handle it without thinking, so this was just a formality.

Yu Binghua, Qi Shuyu, Yu Lingzhou, and the other ladies inwardly breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed this round was secure. With their entry, Junior Brother’s harem would soon reach a balance, and Senior Sister Xuebing Xuan, Cheng Yulan, and a few other direct disciples of the Sect Master would no longer monopolize his favor.

Su Yuanzhen raised her brows slightly and looked at Yu Lingzhou with a light laugh, “However, I think… there are several accompanying immortals by the Princess’s side, all personally selected and reserved by the Emperor, with excellent looks, character, and qualifications. More importantly, their cultivation levels are not much different from Junior Brother’s, so…”

“Junior Brother, who will you let in this time? Don’t you think you should consider it carefully?”

Qing Muling: “…”

Alright, he knew this one was no less troublesome! Qinghuan Emperor and her daughter’s intentions were clear as day. With such an opportunity, how could they not meddle?

Now that neither of them could achieve their desires immediately and wanted to maintain their influence by his side, they naturally thought of bringing in a few allies. After all, their plans were the same as Yu Binghua’s.

Luo Wanqing’s gaze turned somewhat hostile. These seductresses were indeed not easy to deal with, each one scheming to push people toward Junior Brother.

Thinking about it made her annoyed. How nice was it when Junior Brother only had a few of them? Now, a group of seductresses in Junior Brother’s harem were forming cliques and competing at every turn, never resting for a moment, truly vexing!

…

Armillary Sphere Star Palace Main Altar.

At this moment, this vast expanse of space, spanning billions of miles, had lost all its defenses, like a maiden stripped of her skirt, vulnerable to anyone’s taking.

The sect’s sacred grounds and surrounding areas, including important palaces, Dao Courts, and Hidden Cave Mystical Realms, were all reduced to ruins. On the archways, steps, and inside the halls… the bodies of Armillary Sphere Star Palace disciples lay scattered, with large patches of blood not yet dry.

The final desperate counterattack led by Supreme Sect Master Yan Qinyang and the high-level elders seemed heroic, but it was still futile. Within a few exchanges, they were slaughtered by Ice Toad Emperor herself.

If passion were useful, what need would there be for strength?

From this moment on, Armillary Sphere Star Palace became history in the Great Void. Its once supreme glory and formidable reputation had turned to smoke, lost in the river of time.

Now, the remaining cultivators had been thoroughly eradicated, and Origin Star Palace’s forces were busy tallying the wealth and checking the assets. The lower-level servants and maidservants, regarded as property, dared not resist and cooperated obediently.

Such was the custom in the Great Void: when a sect was destroyed, its official disciples often couldn’t escape, but these lower-level servants, maidservants, and slaves were usually spared and not executed.