"Ancestor, you…"

 

Qingyao Immortal Venerable's words made Mu Yinghua instantly tense up.

 

Although she understood that Qingyao Immortal Venerable also couldn't do without Qing Muling's help and that this day would come sooner or later, hearing it so bluntly now was still hard for her, the Sect Master, to accept.

 

Besides, what is Qing Muling's current cultivation level? Even if he wanted to help her, he wouldn't be able to. Forcing it might just drain him dry…

 

"Don't be nervous, it's not what you think,"

 

Qingyao Immortal Venerable smiled and said, "As long as we have Muling's fortune to assist, we can attempt to perfect the Three Corpses Avatar. Hmm, in the depths of the chaos of the vast void, I found several secret realms before my ascension. There are some immature innate treasures inside, and after all these years of nurturing, they should be ready for harvest."

 

"If he accompanies us, it will surely go more smoothly, reducing the chances of unexpected incidents to the minimum."

 

The chaos of the vast void is mysterious and unpredictable, with no sense of direction, and even the concepts of time and space laws are blurred. The environment is extremely dangerous, with various legendary fierce creatures appearing one after another. Some particularly terrifying innate chaotic beings are not even dared to be provoked by ordinary Quasi Holy Emperors.

 

Therefore, Qingyao Immortal Venerable decided to take Qing Muling along. With his supreme fortune protecting them, she believed the journey would be thrilling but safe.

 

"I see."

 

Mu Yinghua breathed a sigh of relief but still felt a bit worried. Once Qingyao Immortal Venerable and Qing Muling left the Main Altar of the sect, who knew when they would return? If the hostile forces outside got wind of it, would they take the opportunity to cause trouble?

 

Qingyao Immortal Venerable seemed to see through her concerns and said gently, "I will leave an avatar to guard the sect. Besides, don't those few families still have Quasi Holy Emperors who are severely injured and haven't recovered? Before we set off, let me take Muling to heal them all."

 

Previously, considering the internal power imbalance of the alliance and for Qing Muling's safety, Xinyu Emperor had been reluctant to let Qing Muling treat them.

 

But now, with Qingyao Immortal Venerable's strong return and five Quasi Holy Emperor-level direct disciples under her, they had enough strength to ensure Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace's voice within the female cultivator alliance. There was no need to delay this matter any longer.

 

No one would dislike their own strength being too strong. If the female cultivator alliance could have four more Quasi Holy Emperors, it would further widen the gap with other Dao Lineage's powers, giving them more confidence to face various calamities in the future.

 

By then, even if the Dao Court could invite a few Quasi Holy Emperors from the upper realm to assist, they might not be able to gain the upper hand.

 

"Alright, I'll leave it to the Ancestor."

 

Mu Yinghua felt relieved. After all, the founding ancestor's considerations were naturally thorough and comprehensive. The leaders of those outside forces were nothing in front of her.

 

Qingyao Immortal Venerable pondered for a moment, then took out a fist-sized golden lotus-shaped jade stone and handed it to Mu Yinghua, saying, "You discovered Muling and brought him back to the sect, making you the greatest hero in the history of Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace. So… this Harmony Dao Golden Elixir is your reward. From now on, you can hold the position of Sect Master for as long as you want, and no one will object."

 

According to the conventions of the Great Void, the position of Supreme Sect Master in those Supreme Dao Lineages was not for life. No matter how well one performed, they had to hand over power and retire after a certain period, allowing new blood to take over.

 

But now, with the founding ancestor's words, Mu Yinghua could hold this position indefinitely.

 

"Then I thank the Ancestor."

 

Mu Yinghua joyfully accepted the jade stone. The jade stone was semi-transparent, with a dragon-eye-sized blue-gold pill sealed inside. Faint purple qi swirled within, radiating a brilliant glow, and the pill exuded an incredible aura of creation and vitality, with the most profound Dao Rhyme flowing through it.

 

"So this is the legendary Harmony Dao Golden Elixir?"

 

Qing Muling curiously examined it. Due to the long decline of the world's environment, it was now impossible for a pill of the Harmony Dao Golden Elixir level to be produced in the Great Void. Such pills had appeared in the ancient times of the Immortal Dao flourishing, but they were extremely rare.

 

Qinghuan Emperor, who was skilled in alchemy, had been trying to refine the Harmony Dao Golden Elixir recently but had always failed, even with Qing Muling's Dao Rhyme assisting.

 

The pill Qingyao Immortal Venerable took out was undoubtedly from a superpower in the upper realm, and its preciousness was self-evident.

 

Qing Muling had been pondering whether to give his master another lotus seed to help her quickly break through to the Quasi Holy Emperor Realm. The downside was that it would inevitably arouse the suspicion of Xinyu Emperor and others, leading them to investigate and discover his secret, which would be troublesome.

 

Now, with the help of this Harmony Dao Golden Elixir, Mu Yinghua's cultivation progress could be naturally concealed, and no one would suspect Qing Muling.

 

"This pill was refined by the Grand Palace Master of Phoenix Palace in the upper realm,"

 

Qingyao Immortal Venerable explained, "I helped Phoenix Palace win an important bet back then, so the Grand Palace Master rewarded me with this pill. A Great Golden Immortal who takes it can reach the Quasi Holy Emperor Realm within a hundred years and achieve a flawless Quasi Holy Dao Fruit."

 

"I don't need this myself, so I'll give it to you. From now on, no one can take away what belongs to you!"

 

Mu Yinghua blushed slightly. Qingyao Immortal Venerable's words were clearly implying not just the position of Sect Master but also her place in Qing Muling's heart and influence, which no outsider could shake.

 

Looking at Qing Muling, Qingyao Immortal Venerable said apologetically, "I didn't know about your existence before my return and didn't have time to prepare a suitable gift. But once we retrieve those treasures from the chaos of the vast void, there will surely be something good for you."

 

Because Qingyao Immortal Venerable was female, she had established the rule of not accepting male disciples when founding Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace. Before returning from the upper realm, she never thought she would care so much about a male junior.

 

Despite having many good things accumulated over the years in the upper realm, none were suitable for male cultivators, leaving her without a proper gift for Qing Muling.

 

"It's a pity you didn't transform into a female form. If you had, I could have ensured you achieved the Great Golden Immortal Dao Fruit within ten years." Qingyao Immortal Venerable said regretfully.

 

Qing Muling chuckled awkwardly, thinking that if he were female, how could he have so many senior sisters as Dao Companions? Even his master would only be able to play mirror games with him.

 

Qingyao Immortal Venerable glanced at him meaningfully, "The dual cultivation techniques of Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace can also be used between female cultivators. The supreme pleasure is actually better than between men and women. You'll know if you try."

 

"Ancestor's kindness is appreciated, but I'll pass on trying."

 

Qing Muling shook his head decisively. He had no interest in becoming a female cultivator and playing mirror games with his senior sisters. It would be too embarrassing to talk about.

 

Qingyao Immortal Venerable sighed regretfully. Why did the Harmony Spirit Seed have to transform into a male form? If he were female, Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace might already be ruling the Great Void!

 

"Ancestor, actually, male cultivators have their advantages. If I could quickly bear his offspring, Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace would have more heavenly daughters in the future, becoming the strongest Dao Lineage even in the upper realm. Wouldn't that be much better?" Mu Yinghua explained courageously.

 

"Hmm? That seems to make sense."

 

Qingyao Immortal Venerable pondered for a few moments and finally nodded in agreement, looking at Qing Muling and saying softly,

 

"Then you should work hard with your master and senior sisters to have a bunch of daughters soon! I will personally teach them!"

 

"Alright, as you command, Ancestor."

 

Qing Muling touched his nose. High-level cultivators could easily control the gender of their offspring. Most sects and families had records and secret recipes for this.

 

So… he could only have daughters in the future, no sons?

 

But Qing Muling asked himself and realized he preferred daughters more. Whether he had sons or not didn't seem that important.

 

"Don't call me Ancestor; it makes me sound old. Just call me Senior Sister like the others when we're in private."

 

Qingyao Immortal Venerable gently caressed Qing Muling's face, smiling brightly, finding the young man more and more pleasing to the eye.

 

"Alright, Senior Sister."

 

Qing Muling readily agreed. After all, her intentions toward him were clear… it was only a matter of time.

 

"Then… may I go into closed-door cultivation now?"

 

Mu Yinghua asked. With the time-accelerating formation array, a hundred years of closed-door cultivation would only take a little over a month. Even with the time needed to stabilize her realm, two months would be enough.

 

The only downside was that becoming a Quasi Holy Emperor meant she couldn't dual cultivate with Qing Muling for a while. However, he was already close to the Xuan Immortal realm, so it wasn't a big problem.

 

Qingyao Immortal Venerable nodded slightly, "Go ahead. Once you achieve the Quasi Holy Emperor Dao Fruit, I'll take Muling out to work."

 

Qing Muling quickly said, "I'll accompany Master too. With the Light of Dao Enlightenment, the effect should be better."

 

"Alright,"

 

Qingyao Immortal Venerable smiled, "But I've never heard of such a miraculous Light of Dao Enlightenment in the upper realm. Why don't I join you in closed-door cultivation and see for myself?"

 

"Uh, this…"

 

Qing Muling looked troubled, and Mu Yinghua blushed, not knowing how to explain.

 

She and Muling were Dao Companions, and every time they cultivated, they were completely honest with each other, using those secret dual cultivation techniques. How could they let the Ancestor watch? It was too embarrassing.

 

"Is there a problem?"

 

Qingyao Immortal Venerable keenly sensed the subtle atmosphere and asked curiously.

 

Mu Yinghua hesitated for a moment and then explained the situation through divine senses, saying, "If Ancestor finds it inconvenient, then…"

 

"No problem!"

 

Qingyao Immortal Venerable interrupted, "Such things don't matter. I can do it too. It's decided!"

 

"Alright,"

 

Since Qingyao Immortal Venerable didn't mind, Mu Yinghua had nothing more to say and agreed.

 

Moments later, as the formation array activated layer by layer, Qing Muling smoothly entered the state of Dao Enlightenment on the embroidered bed.

 

Under Qingyao Immortal Venerable's interested gaze, a mysterious, deep, and distant light emerged from Qing Muling's body, expanding to a radius of ten meters before stabilizing.

 

"So this is the miraculous power of the Harmony Creation Blue Lotus? How fortunate Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace is to have such a world-shaking opportunity!"

 

Qingyao Immortal Venerable sighed softly. Such innate divine objects transforming into human form were extremely rare even in the vast and magnificent upper realm, let alone possessing the miraculous power of Qing Muling.

 

Theoretically, with the status of the Harmony Creation Blue Lotus, it was entirely possible to evolve and create a new grand world in the future, though it would take a long time.

 

Therefore, even in the upper realm, if Qing Muling's existence became widely known, it would surely attract the attention of various powerful figures, who would compete to capture him. Even the top superpowers would fight to the death, causing a great bloodshed to seize him.

 

"Ancestor, if the Phoenix Palace in the upper realm learns of Muling's true identity, will they…"

 

Mu Yinghua asked softly.

 

Qingyao Immortal Venerable's expression turned serious, and she said solemnly, "Absolutely not! I will do whatever it takes to ensure he remains unnoticed by the upper realm!"

 

No matter how good the relationship between Phoenix Palace and Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace was, and no matter that Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace was a vassal of Phoenix Palace, with Qing Muling's opportunity, Qingyao Immortal Venerable had the confidence to be the first to prove the Dao and become a saint. By then, even the Grand Palace Master of Phoenix Palace couldn't do anything to her!

 

Mu Yinghua nodded. Such a unique opportunity could only be kept for themselves. Phoenix Palace couldn't offer equivalent benefits, so why let Qing Muling go?

 

A few moments later, the range of the Light of Dao Enlightenment slowly contracted until it stabilized at a radius of three chi.

 

Qingyao Immortal Venerable extended her hand to probe, nodding in satisfaction. The effect of this Light of Dao Enlightenment was already beneficial to peak Great Golden Immortals. When Qing Muling broke through to the Xuan Immortal realm, it should benefit early-stage Quasi Holy Emperors.

 

"Alright, you two can cultivate in peace. Don't be shy; just pretend I'm not here!" Qingyao Immortal Venerable said.

 

Mu Yinghua was speechless. How could she pretend not to know with the founding ancestor watching? It was too difficult for her.

 

Qingyao Immortal Venerable smiled generously, calmly removing her outer skirt. Soon, her snow-white, enchanting, and breathtakingly beautiful body was only covered by a purple transparent silk embroidered bellyband, which barely contained her exaggeratedly full and round peaks. The deep cleavage in the center was mesmerizing, and her smooth, snow-white skin was dazzlingly white. The thin silk ribbon was tightly stretched by her ample chest, tied in a delicate knot behind her swan-like neck.

 

The exquisite purple underskirt barely covered her long, slender legs. Every curve and detail of her body was flawless and carried an indescribable charm, making even Mu Yinghua blush and her heart race.

 

If they were to be completely honest with each other, it would be unimaginable. Fortunately, Qing Muling was in a deep state of Dao Enlightenment and didn't see Qingyao Immortal Venerable's stunning appearance.

 

"Alright, now there's no burden, right?"

 

She climbed onto the fragrant embroidered bed, lowered the embroidered curtain, and sat cross-legged behind Qing Muling, gently embracing him.

 

Mu Yinghua finally let go of her worries and began to focus on Dao Enlightenment after taking the pill.

 

…

 

In Qinghuan Emperor's Dao Court.

 

By a sapphire-clear and beautiful lake, in a luxurious pavilion, Lan Hua, Tongying, Jinglan, and Qinghuan Emperor were discussing Dao while enjoying tea.

 

"…Her return is certainly good for the female cultivator alliance, but our days might not be so easy."

 

Jinglan Emperor's eyes wandered, her tone tinged with melancholy.

 

With Qingyao Immortal Venerable's terrifying cultivation, she could currently deter all forces from acting rashly. Even the Origin Star Palace was temporarily not a threat. However, as the founding ancestor of Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace, she naturally prioritized its interests, which might not align with the interests of their female Dao Lineages.

 

Although this was understandable, as Supreme Sect Masters, Qinghuan Emperor and the others couldn't easily accept this situation.

 

"What do you think her current cultivation level is? Has she successfully severed the Three Corpses Avatar?"

 

Lan Hua Emperor frowned and asked.

 

The Quasi Holy Emperor Realm, also known as the Sub-Sage Realm, had different levels. The combat power of a newly advanced Quasi Holy Emperor was significantly different from one who had severed one corpse. Similarly, the combat power of those who had severed two or three corpses was on different levels.

 

Of course, this referred to the Quasi Holy Emperor's own strength, excluding the combat power added by various innate spirit treasures, innate supreme treasures, and supreme Dao techniques.

 

The three women's eyes turned to Qinghuan Emperor, who had the highest cultivation and the deepest foundation of the Dao Court, making her the most authoritative.

 

Qinghuan Emperor pondered for a moment and said, "From my initial vague sense, she should have severed the Three Corpses Avatar, but for some reason, she still lacks the final touch and cannot achieve perfection, thus unable to advance further."

 

"That must have been stuck for countless Yuanhui."

 

Jinglan Emperor said. This situation was not uncommon in the ancient Immortal Dao flourishing era's records. Almost all Quasi Holy Emperors faced this, unable to break through the final barrier until they perished.

 

Qinghuan Emperor smiled self-deprecatingly, "Even so, she has enough capital to overlook us. Whether we can reach her height in our lifetime is still uncertain!"

 

Qinghuan Emperor had only severed one corpse so far.

 

Tongying Emperor and the other two had not even crossed this step yet, partly due to the long decline and depletion of the Great Void's spiritual energy and Dao Rhyme, making it significantly harder to achieve the Quasi Holy Emperor Realm.

 

Tongying Emperor gently stroked her proud snow-white chest, smiling slightly, "So, if we want to advance quickly, we must rely on Qing Muling. As long as he is willing… we can all do it."

 

Lan Hua Emperor glanced at her, feeling frustrated, "We want to, but will he give us the chance? Even if he agrees, she might not easily allow it. The benefits will go to the Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace first, and we 'outsiders' will be lucky to get some leftovers!"

 

After all, Qing Muling belonged to Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace first and then to the female cultivator alliance. So, in terms of opportunity distribution, there would naturally be an order, and it couldn't be evenly distributed.

 

If it were them, they wouldn't think this was wrong either.

 

Jinglan Emperor pursed her lips and said leisurely, "Regarding this matter, I think Qing Muling's attitude is the most important. As long as we can please him, no matter what the high-levels of Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace think, it won't affect us gaining his favor. What do you think?"

 

Qing Muling's future status would be unique and irreplaceable in Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace and the female cultivator alliance, making his opinion crucial.

 

As Qing Muling's cultivation level increased, even Quasi Holy Emperors couldn't force him to accept things he didn't like.

 

The four female Emperors thought for a moment and agreed with this view. No matter what others thought, as long as Qing Muling was satisfied, these problems would no longer be problems.