Calamity Fate Palace Main Altar.
In the deep space, hundreds of billions of miles away from the massive void land, a cloud of dust several miles in diameter, dark and inconspicuous, concealed several indistinct divine senses quietly observing the movements on the land.
In the past, Calamity Fate Palace had informants and spies spread across most of the known Great Void, tirelessly collecting all possible intelligence for millennia. Correspondingly, many Dao Lineage organizations with sufficient power had also planted numerous informants, both overt and covert, within the Calamity Fate Palace Main Altar.
Especially after the foundation of Calamity Fate Palace was invaded by the Human Clan’s Si Yun, the number of hidden spies around the void land increased severalfold, with most of them coming from the Dao Court.
No one knew who the Heavenly Human Clan’s next target would be, so no one dared to be careless. This was a matter of life and death for their own powers.
Inside this dust cloud was actually a blessed land spanning over a hundred miles. When necessary, it could also transform into a heavenly boat capable of large-scale space teleportation, allowing the observers to escape at any time.
In the central area of the blessed land, dozens of figures wrapped in thick black robes gathered, nervously watching the magical projection mirror in the center, which clearly displayed the movements at the Calamity Fate Palace Main Altar.
“…What are those powerful auras? They seem to have reached the level of Quasi Holy Emperors? My god! Could that group of aliens be reinforcing their numbers?”
A cultivator exclaimed in a low voice, and everyone’s faces turned grim. Previously, the arrival of seven Quasi Holy Emperors from the Heavenly Human Clan had already made the Supreme Dao Lineages in the Great Void feel threatened, prompting them to secretly communicate and plan a preemptive strike.
Now it seemed that another seven had appeared. What was going on?
“I don’t think that’s possible,”
A black-robed figure said calmly, “The Heavenly Human Clan doesn’t have that many Quasi Holy Emperors on the surface. Plus, they need enough power to guard their own strongholds. Sending seven Quasi Holy Emperors was already near their limit. These new seven… there might be another explanation.”
“The Heavenly Human Clan’s foundation is unfathomable. It’s possible they have more Quasi Holy Emperors.”
“Yes, I believe that’s possible, but we don’t have the power to interfere right now. We can only send the information back as soon as possible and let the higher-ups make the decisions.”
“Alright…”
The cultivators discussed in hushed tones, their eyes filled with worry. Whether they were allies or not, the sudden emergence of so many top-tier experts in the Great Void was a disruptive force to the existing power structure.
Whether the Supreme Dao Lineages liked it or not, the future of the Great Void would become increasingly unpredictable and difficult to fathom.
However, the image in the magical projection mirror soon changed, causing everyone to hold their breath again.
A sea of fire clouds formed over the massive land, countless violent thunder dragons converged into a deep purple sea of lightning, and meteors with diameters of tens of thousands of miles burned fiercely, crashing down from the sky. The dazzling aurora of the Nine Heavens filled the sky, beautiful and dreamlike. Everything in its path, both tangible and intangible, was annihilated into nothingness.
“…Are they fighting?”
“Obviously! It seems they are not on the same side. But who are they? Strange, does the Heavenly Human Clan have enemies in the Misty Illusion Secret Realm?”
“Definitely! Although none of them are good, their infighting is beneficial to us. Seven against seven, tsk tsk… This is a blessing for our Great Void!”
“Indeed, it would be best if they both suffer heavy losses. The more Quasi Holy Emperors that die, the easier it will be for us to clean up the aftermath!”
“Yes, the Great Void is the territory of our human cultivation world. We cannot allow other alien forces to encroach on it!”
“……”
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Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace.
In the back mountain of Imperial Dao Peak, Qing Muling, neatly dressed, bid farewell to his satisfied senior sisters. He first took a stroll around the herb garden he was responsible for, using his innate divine abilities to quickly replenish his depleted energy, restoring himself to peak condition.
Only then did Qing Muling feel confident enough to meet his master, Mu Yinghua, to avoid being punished for failing her inspection later.
This was the principle: never let the master suffer, no matter how poor or difficult the situation.
Dare not prioritize the master’s needs? Qing Muling had no idea what the consequences would be. He might be confined, or even worse…
Fortunately, after the initial chaos, Qing Muling found that his limits were higher than he initially thought. After fully satisfying the needs of his master and senior sisters, he still had some energy left.
Of course, he kept this to himself for now. If the high-ranking elders found out, who knew what they would think.
Moments later, under the watchful eyes of the guards and elders along the way, Qing Muling walked lightly into the Sect Master’s cave, and this time, no one “coincidentally” blocked his way.
“You’re here?”
On the spacious cloud bed, the radiant and noble Mu Yinghua was still handling affairs. She wore a complex and magnificent palace dress embroidered with sun, moon, and phoenix patterns, her hair piled high with jade and gold hairpins, her beautiful face flushed like a peony, her skin as smooth as jade, and her graceful charm was unmistakable, like a perfect sculpture.
But this time, besides his master, there were also three Supreme Elders: Yu Lingzhou, Mingyi, the Heavenly Master, and Ice Falcon, as well as several core elders like Fairy Butterfly, Yun Miaozhi, Fairy Baiquan, and Fenghua Fairy. It seemed they were discussing something important.
“Disciple greets Master.”
In front of outsiders, Qing Muling naturally couldn’t be disrespectful. He greeted the Sect Master properly and then sat on the luxurious throne inlaid with gold and jade on the left side, just half a foot away from Yu Lingzhou.
Originally, this seat belonged to Senior Sister Xuebing Xuan, but since she wasn’t here, Qing Muling naturally took it. With his extraordinary status, no one would question where he chose to sit.
The pure and innocent Lolita Elder smiled at him, her plump cherry lips slightly parted, silently mouthing a few words: “Shall we drink with Senior Sister later?”
“There’s no rush.”
Qing Muling glanced at her but didn’t immediately agree. Before his master was satisfied, everyone else had to wait.
His gaze swept across the room. The elders, dressed in their finest, each with their unique charm, were all looking at him. Their hairpins, skirts, and elegant fragrances, each one was a beauty among millions, with powerful cultivation and an aura of authority from long years of leadership, making them irresistibly attractive to the opposite sex.
The only thing that left Qing Muling speechless was that from his master to these core elders, they were all wearing his clothes… To be precise, their skirts and dresses had all been worn by Qing Muling once, imbued with the aura and Dao Rhyme of the Harmony Creation Blue Lotus. After being refined with secret methods, they now had an additional layer of powerful heavenly protection, immune to enemy calculations and curses, and could even partially weaken the power of heavenly tribulations.
After his senior sisters, the high-ranking elders in the sect also learned of Qing Muling’s special ability, and one by one, they brought their most cherished garments to him for help.
It wasn’t a big deal, just a small effort, so Qing Muling couldn’t refuse, resulting in the current situation.
However, after learning about this, the female elders from the Goddess Sect and other forces were also eager to have Qing Muling help them in the same way. After all, such benefits couldn’t be provided even by Quasi Holy Emperors, and they wouldn’t miss out on it.
So, for the foreseeable future, Qing Muling would probably be wearing women’s clothes endlessly.
Qing Muling was helpless about this, but since it was just helping out, and he only had to wear them in private for a while, not in public, he reluctantly agreed.
“Alright, everyone is here, let’s start the discussion!”
Mu Yinghua said, picking up a jade slip from the table, “The hidden spies at the Calamity Fate Palace Main Altar reported that the seven Quasi Holy Emperors of the Heavenly Human Clan clashed with an unknown force, causing the Mountain Protection Array to collapse, and nearly half of the void land was shattered, with countless casualties on the Heavenly Human Clan’s side…”
The elders were shocked. The strength of the Heavenly Human Clan was undeniable, but this new force could confront them head-on? Who were they?
“Could it be the enemies of the Heavenly Human Clan in the Misty Illusion Secret Realm?”
Mingyi, the Heavenly Master, couldn’t help but ask, then shook her head, “Unlikely, they couldn’t have pursued them to the Great Void, so it must be…”
“The founding ancestors of Calamity Fate Palace have returned?”
Qing Muling interjected, causing the elders’ faces to change.
Mu Yinghua nodded slightly, “The Emperors have discussed this matter, and this is the most likely possibility. So, whether this news is good or bad for our female cultivator alliance remains to be seen.”
Yu Lingzhou asked, “After their battle, what were the casualties on both sides?”
Mu Yinghua replied, “The Heavenly Human Clan lost two Emperors, three were severely injured, and their Daluo-level experts suffered heavy losses. Their remnants have been driven out of the Calamity Fate Palace and have disappeared into the depths of the Great Void.”
“As for the Calamity Fate Palace, the seven returning ancestors lost three, three were severely injured, leaving only one Emperor unscathed. The void land where the Main Altar is located has been shattered by thirty percent, with countless casualties among their disciples. Restoring the land will take an immense amount of effort.”
The outcome of this battle was devastating, with both sides suffering heavy losses and gaining nothing.
From the perspective of Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace, this was the best possible outcome. Neither Calamity Fate Palace nor the Heavenly Human Clan were good forces. Their mutual destruction would give Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace more time to develop.
Qing Muling pondered, “Will there be more ancestors returning to Calamity Fate Palace, or is this their current strength, with no further increase?”
Ice Falcon shook her head, “It’s hard to say, but even if more ancestors return, it will take some time.”
Mu Yinghua paused and said, “This possibility exists, but our founding ancestor, Qingyao Immortal Venerable, will also take some time to return. After all, their foundation in the upper realm is vast, and it will take time to arrange everything properly.”
Qing Muling thought for a moment. It seemed Qingyao Immortal Venerable was doing well in the upper realm. When she returned, she wouldn’t be weaker than any other Dao Lineage, so there was no need to worry.