The meeting dragged on for quite some time.

Mu Yinghua and the elders felt uneasy. Although Calamity Fate Palace couldn’t currently threaten Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace’s safety, no one could predict the future.

The founding ancestors of Calamity Fate Palace had returned first. It was likely that other Dao Lineages with ascended members would also return soon, making the Great Void a bustling place.

A pressing issue was if the ancestors of hostile forces returned before the ancestors of Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace, the situation would become extremely unfavorable for them, even if this window was short.

Not to mention, the legendary master of Origin Star Palace had yet to appear. If she returned, it was uncertain whether the Dao Court and the entire female cultivator alliance could withstand her.

And that day wasn’t far off.

“…If Qingyao Immortal Venerable and her group could return early, could they counter the master of Origin Star Palace?”

Yu Lingzhou spoke softly. With the formations and restrictions activated inside and outside the cave, they could discuss freely without worrying about being detected.

Mu Yinghua pondered slightly and looked at her direct disciple, “Perhaps only Muling can answer this question?”

Immediately, all eyes turned to him.

Qing Muling shook his head, “I can’t say for sure. I’ve never seen her, let alone seen her in action, so I can’t judge.”

During his long years of slumber in the Thousand Petal Merit Blue Lotus Pond, the master of Origin Star Palace had appeared occasionally and communicated with the Harmony Spirit Seed, but her appearance was always shrouded in radiant light, making it impossible to discern her clearly.

As for her cultivation strength, it was even harder to judge. From the time the Harmony Spirit Seed had memories, the master of the Star Palace was recognized as the strongest in the Great Void, closest to the Harmony Saint Supreme.

Even now, if there were news that the Star Palace master had successfully taken the final step to become a true Saint Supreme, the high-ranking members of Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace wouldn’t be too surprised.

Ice Falcon remained silent for a moment before speaking, “If the eight junior sisters of the Emperor could become Quasi Holy Emperors in time, could Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace protect Junior Brother?”

It was Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace, not the female cultivator alliance.

From the perspective of Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace, even the few families within the female cultivator alliance couldn’t be fully trusted.

If their ancestors returned first and there were enough Quasi Holy Emperors, they might consider monopolizing Qing Muling.

Don’t think it’s impossible; they could definitely do such shameless things.

So, to keep Qing Muling in Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace, they needed to quickly produce enough Quasi Holy Emperors to ensure their voice in the female cultivator alliance.

“Maybe… it should be possible?”

Mu Yinghua said uncertainly, feeling anxious. Even the closest Fengge Emperor hadn’t broken through yet, and the remaining seven were even more uncertain. Who knew how long it would take?

The elders sighed, looking at Qing Muling with complex emotions. Almost every external force was eyeing him.

To ensure Qing Muling’s safety, the high-ranking members of Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace had exhausted all means, yet it was still hard to guarantee absolute security.

“Can you guarantee thirty years of safety?”

Qing Muling asked. He thought that after advancing to Xuan Immortal, the Light of Dao Enlightenment would further enhance, possibly helping Fengge Emperor and the other seven junior sisters of Xinyu Emperor.

But at Qing Muling’s growth rate, it might not take that long.

Mu Yinghua nodded slightly, “If it’s only thirty years, it’s not a problem, hmm…”

She suddenly remembered the lotus seeds Qing Muling had. Last time, he gave her one, and now she was close to the third-grade Great Golden Immortal level, showing its miraculous effect.

However, Qing Muling had told her that there would only be one seed per realm, so it couldn’t be rushed.

If there were one or two more lotus seeds, given to the right people, they might produce new Quasi Holy Emperors. But from Qing Muling’s perspective, it was a difficult matter.

Giving it to anyone would inevitably cause resentment among the others, thinking Qing Muling was playing favorites. So, to maintain harmony, it was better not to give any.

Forget it, let’s wait and see. The current situation inside and outside the sect is stable, no need to rush. When the situation changes, we can consider it then.

“Let’s settle it this way.”

Qing Muling finally said, “With thirty more years of stable development, I am confident I can produce more Daluo-level experts for the sect. As for Quasi Holy Emperors, it shouldn’t be a problem.”

After breaking through to Xuan Immortal, he would receive three new lotus seeds, plus two from the True Immortal stage, theoretically creating five new Emperors. By then, Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace would have six Quasi Holy Emperors, enough to ensure their voice in the female cultivator alliance.

However, this would make Qinghuan, Tongying, and other female Emperors envious and jealous, inevitably seeking a lotus seed from Qing Muling.

But as his cultivation grew, Qing Muling’s voice would also become stronger, allowing him to refuse any arrangements he disliked.

“Can’t we contact Qingyao Ancestor and have them return early? Even sending a few Emperors ahead would help,” Fairy Baiquan couldn’t help but say.

“……”

The elders fell silent, not responding.

Qing Muling wasn’t surprised. Mu Yinghua had discussed this with him before, but the uncertainty was too high. Even Xinyu Emperor was reluctant to take this step, let alone those who had never seen Qingyao Immortal Venerable.

Mu Yinghua finally said reluctantly, “I’ll try, but whether it works is up to fate.”

Fairy Baiquan realized her idea was a bit rash and said no more.

The elders then discussed the calamity of the Magic Clan. With more high-level Magic Clan progeny appearing on the battlefield, the surviving Dao Lineages in the Great Void felt immense pressure but had no better solution. To protect their sects, they could only grit their teeth and hold on.

Only the Dao Court, the female cultivator alliance, and a few ancient clans had the strength to support others while protecting themselves, but this couldn’t last long.

On the battlefield, high-level Magic Clan progeny leading large armies to attack Dao Lineage territories had transitioned from mainly Golden Immortals to mainly Taiyi Golden Immortals, sometimes appearing in groups, causing great suffering to the attacked Dao Lineages.

Qing Muling judged that when numerous Daluo-level Magic Clan progeny appeared, at least half of the surviving Dao Lineages in the Great Void would be destroyed.

As for whether many Quasi Holy Emperors would emerge from the Magic Clan progeny, it was hard to say.

In this era of great calamity, anything was possible.

The high-ranking members of the Dao Court and the female cultivator alliance were more concerned with protecting their territories and interests, knowing that preserving as much strength as possible was the key.

“…Our current strength is still sufficient,”

Mu Yinghua said, “So I propose we station more personnel at key territories and important defense lines to enhance our ability to respond to unexpected events and ensure absolute security. What do you think, elders?”

“Very well, I have no objections.”

Yu Lingzhou immediately agreed, and most elders expressed their approval, settling the matter.

Next was the selection and assessment of a new batch of outer and inner disciples. With Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace’s rapidly growing strength, the number of candidates far exceeded previous years, reaching tens of millions.

Although only one percent would be selected, the absolute number was still large. During the selection process, Qing Muling’s role was crucial.

Now a True Immortal, he could easily assess the new disciples, ensuring no one was overlooked with minimal effort.

The replenishment and cultivation of new blood were always top priorities. This time, Mu Yinghua planned to select a group of suitable candidates and hide them in a remote, secret Immortal domain as the sect’s last hope.

If Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace faced destruction, these candidates would be the hope for the sect’s continuation.

Qing Muling didn’t say much. Every Supreme Dao Lineage had similar plans in times of crisis, differing only in effectiveness.

For example, the Bright moon Sword Sect and Nine Spirit Proto Gate, destroyed by Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace, had such secret revival bases, but Qing Muling’s divination revealed them, leading to their eradication.

After more than an hour, the meeting finally ended.

The elders stood and saluted the Supreme Sect Master before leaving the cave to attend to their own matters, leaving Qing Muling still seated.

“Junior Brother, why are you still sitting there?”

Yu Lingzhou, at the cave entrance, called out when she saw Qing Muling hadn’t followed. She was thinking of taking him for a drink and a bath.

Mu Yinghua said calmly, “Elder Yu, you go ahead. I have some matters to discuss with Muling.”

“Alright… then.”

Yu Lingzhou, slightly disappointed, agreed.

When the cave was empty, Qing Muling walked up the platform, climbed onto the cloud bed, and wrapped his arms around Mu Yinghua’s voluptuous body.

“I’ve decided to set a rule for your senior and junior sisters,”

After a moment of intimacy, Mu Yinghua said, “From now on, no one can come to you for dual cultivation without your summons, including your Senior Sister. Violators will be severely punished. What do you think?”

Qing Muling pondered, “Isn’t that too harsh on them? It feels like the relationship between an emperor and his concubines in the mortal world.”

“Harsh, yes, but it’s for your peace of mind,”

Mu Yinghua said, “Otherwise, you’ll be constantly harassed, unable to focus on your cultivation. This will harm your progress and break the rules, especially with those female cultivators.”

“Alright, I’ll listen to Master.”

Qing Muling said, his hands naturally moving to her waist, skillfully undoing the jade belt…