The palace at the back of Imperial Dao Peak.

In the inner courtyard hall, the place was adorned with splendid decorations and vibrant colors. Xuebing Xuan, Cheng Yulan, and several other women were sitting together, chatting. Also present were Qi Yalan, Luo Wanqing, Luo Huan, Mu Yingshuang, Qingchan Fairy, and Luo Qinghan.

“Junior Brother has been away for quite a while this time!”

Third Senior Sister Qi Yalan, dressed in a pure black palace dress, with sharp eyebrows and a cold yet alluring beauty, spoke with some concern, “The Ancestor has been pushing him so hard, not caring whether his current cultivation can handle it. It’s really too much.”

Luo Wanqing, in a fiery red dress, bit her cherry lips and said with a hint of helplessness, “There’s no other way. Besides him, no one else can do it. If not him, then who?”

“However, Master is now a Quasi Holy Emperor. He should be able to protect Junior Brother better in the future.”

Previously, Mu Yinghua had unexpectedly broken through to the Quasi Holy Emperor level, thanks to the Harmony Dao Golden Elixir bestowed by Qingyao Immortal Venerable. But Qing Muling also had a part in this achievement.

When the news spread, Xuebing Xuan and the other Senior Sisters naturally felt proud. As personal disciples of an ordinary Sect Master, their status was vastly different from being personal disciples of a Quasi Holy Emperor.

The only regret was that they had been separated from Junior Brother for a long time. After he went out to treat the Quasi Holy Emperors of several Dao Lineages, he had to undergo the Xuan Immortal tribulation upon his return. It had been several months since they last met.

Luo Huan, in a green dress, with gentle and graceful features, smiled and said softly, “Fortunately, these matters are finally done. Junior Brother should be able to spend more time with us now, right? He is now in the Xuan Immortal realm, so the effect of the Light of Dao Enlightenment should be even better.”

The women’s eyes brightened. This was indeed true. The Light of Dao Enlightenment was immensely beneficial to them. Not to mention Junior Brother’s Dao Rhyme, perhaps after another month or two of closed-door cultivation with him, they might all reach the threshold of the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm.

Compared to other Dao Lineages and super families in the Great Void, Xuebing Xuan and the others’ achievements were already astonishing. Even among the geniuses of previous generations, there were no figures who could compare to them.

The dignified and elegant Senior Sister laughed lightly and said leisurely, “Junior Brother is indeed a worthy lifelong companion for us. However, sisters, we must remain united and harmonious within our household. We cannot let those fox spirits outside take advantage and steal Junior Brother’s fortune. You know what I mean.”

Mu Yingshuang, the Saintess of Qingqiu Hall, blinked her lively eyes and said with a smile, “Of course, we understand. The benefits Junior Brother brings us should remain within our circle. We can’t let those fox spirits outside know.”

As Qing Muling’s cultivation grew, his fortune, blessings, and Dao Rhyme became increasingly beneficial to them. However, no matter how much Dao Rhyme there was, it was never enough. After all, once the Senior Sisters reached the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm, their demand for it would only increase.

Luo Qinghan, the elegant and noble Saintess of Lu Hua Palace, looked at Xuebing Xuan with her watery peach blossom eyes and said, “That may be true, but it seems that some of the Supreme Elders who are close to Junior Brother are getting restless. No matter how tightly we guard, they will eventually find a way in!”

She was referring to Mingyi, Yu Lingzhou, and Ice Falcon. Due to their long-term role as Qing Muling’s protectors, they had many opportunities to interact and naturally grew closer. Their feelings for Junior Brother were well-known.

Perhaps one of the Supreme Elders was already planning to act, regardless of the significant difference in their seniority.

Such situations were not uncommon in the Great Void. Dao Companions with vast age differences were a common occurrence.

Cheng Yulan, with her serene beauty and pure elegance, gently stroked the plain-colored cloud-patterned formation flag in her hand, her soft voice tinged with a bit of melancholy, “It’s inevitable. Junior Brother is too outstanding. For the sake of their own Dao paths, those fox spirits will never give up. They will create opportunities if none exist. So, whether we like it or not, the number of sisters in the harem will only increase.”

Becoming Qing Muling’s Dao Companion was not just a matter of personal feelings but also related to one’s Dao path achievements and the long-term interests of their factions. Hence, it was unavoidable.

Xuebing Xuan gracefully put down the jade book in her hand, her brows slightly furrowed, and said softly, “It’s only a matter of time. I’m sure we all anticipated this, so there’s nothing more to say. We’ll get used to it. Junior Brother could never be monopolized by us. Even if he agreed, the Ancestors wouldn’t allow it.”

Senior Sister had come to understand that not only their shameless Master and the Supreme Elders but even Xinyu Emperor and her eight Junior Sisters had thoughts about Qing Muling. Even Qingyao Immortal Venerable, who had recently returned, had shown signs that were hard to ignore.

Master had hinted that in the upper realm’s Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace, the number of disciples was even more exaggerated, reaching over a hundred billion. Naturally, there were countless beauties among them. Once they learned of Junior Brother’s existence, wouldn’t they all flock to him?

If it was like this within their own sect, there was no need to mention the fox spirits outside. For instance, the female Emperors and many high-ranking elders were all troublesome.

Thus, Junior Brother’s future harem was bound to expand, and no one could stop it. The Senior Sisters could only adapt to this situation.

Qingchan Fairy lowered her head, looking at her ample bosom, and said thoughtfully, “For now, that’s how it is. But at least we can seize the current opportunity to improve our cultivation. As long as we achieve the Great Golden Immortal Dao fruit or even the Quasi Holy Emperor level, we will have a significant advantage and won’t fear those fox spirits outside!”

Luo Wanqing nodded, “That’s right. We were here first, and our place in Junior Brother’s heart is irreplaceable by any newcomers.”

The women exchanged smiles. Having been with Qing Muling for so long, they knew his nostalgic nature well. As long as they didn’t make mistakes, their place in his heart was unshakable.

…

One day and night later.

In the sleeping palace, Qing Muling and Yu Lingzhou, fully dressed, walked out hand in hand. The Lolita Elder’s face was flushed, as beautiful as a peony, stunningly gorgeous, clearly having been thoroughly satisfied.

“Senior Sister, I’ll head back first.”

Qing Muling gently squeezed Yu Lingzhou’s smooth hand and said warmly. Although only a day had passed outside, with the time acceleration formation, they had spent thousands of days and nights together, engaging in countless rounds of dual cultivation.

With the support of the newly evolved Blue Lotus leaf, Qing Muling’s endurance had significantly improved. Their battle in the chamber was intense, with both sides giving their all, neither gaining the upper hand.

Even when they took breaks due to exhaustion, it wasn’t long before they resumed, leading to an exhilarating and indescribable experience for Yu Lingzhou.

Though they eventually reached a mutual understanding and took a step back, both were quite satisfied. Qing Muling experienced unparalleled pleasure and joy, while Yu Lingzhou was filled with Dao Rhyme and made significant progress in her cultivation.

“Alright, go ahead!”

Yu Lingzhou said softly, her starry eyes gazing at the handsome young man beside her, her eyes filled with tenderness, “Senior Sister will prepare a new feast for you to enjoy after your next closed-door cultivation.”

Qing Muling thought for a moment and asked, “By the way, how far are you from the Quasi Holy Emperor realm? If we have a few more months together, will it help you break through?”

Yu Lingzhou pondered briefly and said, “Not too far. If we work hard for a few more months, it should be enough.”

Although her accumulation wasn’t as deep as Fengge Emperor’s, the Dao Rhyme and fortune she received from Qing Muling were substantial, bringing her very close to the Quasi Holy Emperor realm.

Fengge Emperor hadn’t cultivated with Qing Muling for long before going into closed-door cultivation. If she had received the same treatment as Yu Lingzhou, she might have already succeeded.

Qing Muling considered giving Yu Lingzhou a lotus seed to help her break through, but he was concerned about the reaction of other Supreme Elders in the sect. To avoid drawing too much attention, he decided to wait a bit longer.

At the Xuan Immortal realm, the Harmony Creation Blue Lotus had produced three more lotus seeds. Including the two from the True Immortal level, Qing Muling now had five lotus seeds.

If distributed wisely, these five seeds could create five Quasi Holy Emperors. However, for various reasons, Qing Muling decided not to reveal this crucial card yet.

He also wondered about the situation of his Senior Sisters at the Origin Star. If they faced significant external pressure, he might consider sending a few lotus seeds to help them.

As for Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace, with Qing Muling himself present, they would receive plenty of benefits, including the female cultivator alliance. So, no one could accuse him of favoritism.

Qing Muling pondered and said, “For now, let’s leave it at that. Next time I go into closed-door cultivation, why don’t you join them? It will prevent them from saying I’m biased.”

“Alright…”

The Lolita Elder agreed with a hint of shyness, feeling a bit embarrassed about not having served Junior Brother with the other girls yet.

But knowing it was inevitable, she decided not to dwell on it. After all, she was just the first, and many Supreme Elders were waiting their turn.

Yu Lingzhou’s eyes narrowed slightly as she considered helping her bestie, Mingyi, create an opportunity. And also Ice Falcon and Tang Yuning, who had been waiting patiently.

They needed to act quickly, as the female Emperors were likely already lobbying the Ancestor to have Qing Muling marry more female cultivators from their sects, ensuring fairness.

From the perspective of Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace, this was only natural. Qing Muling’s harem couldn’t have too many outsiders; the current situation was ideal.

After bidding farewell to the Lolita Elder, Qing Muling returned to the back of Imperial Dao Peak, where he was warmly welcomed by his Senior Sisters.

“Junior Brother, you’re finally back!”

Qi Yalan pinched his waist, her ample bosom almost burying his face, her tone filled with resentment, “I thought you had forgotten about us!”

“How could I?”

Qing Muling laughed, “I’ve been too busy. The Ancestor has agreed that I can stay home with you for the next three months. Is that okay?”

“Three months? That’s more like it!”

The Senior Sisters’ faces lit up with joy. With the time acceleration formation, three months would feel like three thousand months. By the end of this cultivation session, they would likely all reach the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm.

“Let’s not waste any time. Let’s start now!”

Yu Binghua urged. Junior Brother’s time was precious, and many elders were waiting for his help to pass the Great Golden Immortal tribulation, so not a second could be wasted.

Thus, the women surrounded Qing Muling and returned to the sleeping palace, where layers of formation arrays were activated, isolating them from the outside world.

Dragon Ritual Princess calmly removed her luxurious dress, revealing her unparalleled, exquisite body. Her snow-white skin was flawless, with only a black collar around her neck and a blood-red tassel, presenting an irresistible sight that made Junior Brother’s blood boil.

Qingchan Fairy giggled, her soft hands gently unfastening the jade belt at her waist. Layers of clothing slipped off her voluptuous body until she stood completely bare, except for the black butterfly-patterned lace garter stockings on her long legs.

Then, Xuebing Xuan, Qi Yalan, Kong Yuhuan, Luo Qinghan, and the others followed suit, shedding their clothes one by one. The large sleeping palace was soon filled with their radiant beauty, turning it into a paradise of blooming flowers, each Senior Sister displaying her unique charm and allure.

“Let’s take a bath first!”

Qing Muling suggested. The warm spiritual spring water would enhance his endurance, making it his home ground, better suited to handle the combined assault of his Senior Sisters.

“Alright, as you wish!”

Xuebing Xuan said sweetly. The women surrounded him and entered the adjacent hot spring bath. The misty steam, illuminated by the pearl light, created a mesmerizing and dreamy atmosphere.

“Junior Brother, let me massage your legs first!”

Qingchan Fairy said coquettishly, her ample bosom pressing against him. Her cold and beautiful face, with her bright red lips, kissed him passionately before she bent down to massage his legs carefully…

“Alright, who wants to go first?”

Qing Muling sat on a jade stool in the center of the bath, gently stroking Kong Yuhuan’s silky hair, facing the dozens of passionate gazes.

“Of course, I’ll go first!”

Qi Yalan, with her cold and alluring beauty, embraced him, kissing him forcefully. Luo Wanqing, with perfect coordination, approached from behind, wrapping her arms around Junior Brother’s shoulders…

The fierce battle began, the sound of splashing water echoing continuously. The Senior Sisters, with their accumulated experience from numerous encounters with Junior Brother, skillfully shared the burden of his fierce attacks, using softness to counter hardness, gradually dissipating the pressure of his wild onslaught.

Time passed quietly, and soon, the Senior Sisters noticed something was amiss.

In the past, under their combined assault, Qing Muling would be defeated after a dozen rounds, raising a white flag for a break before continuing.

But after just a few months, Qing Muling’s combat strength had undergone a drastic change, forcing the weaker ones like Qi Shuyu and Su Yunmo to be the first to surrender, their faces flushed, and they staggered out of the battlefield.

“Is he really this strong now?”

Xuebing Xuan was both surprised and delighted. To maintain the stability of the battle line, she decided to join early, facing Junior Brother’s wild attacks head-on. The moment they clashed, the overwhelming pleasure and joy almost made her faint.

Senior Sister was startled and quickly changed her strategy, using her ultimate skills to counterattack, barely stabilizing the situation. With the cooperation of Second Senior Sister Cheng Yulan, they began to fight back fiercely, with Qingchan Fairy assisting from the side.

However, the previously effective moves were now useless against Qing Muling. They only slightly slowed his attacks, and the battle line was still on the verge of collapse.

Seeing the dire situation, Luo Qinghan quickly called for reinforcements, “Dragon Ritual Senior Sister, it’s your turn!”

Only Su Yuanzhen and Dragon Ritual Princess had Taiyi Golden Immortal cultivation, serving as the backbone. Once they joined, Junior Brother would have no choice but to retreat.

“Hmph! A bunch of weaklings! I have to do it myself!”

Dragon Ritual Princess, with her cold and alluring beauty, smiled confidently and joined the battle, easily blocking Qing Muling’s unstoppable attacks. Using her heart technique, she began to dissolve his continuous assaults, while Su Yuanzhen flanked from behind, cutting off Junior Brother’s retreat.

“That was close! Almost couldn’t hold on!”

Seeing the battle line finally stabilize, Xuebing Xuan sighed in relief, gently patting her ample bosom. She and the other Senior Sisters quickly recovered, preparing to rejoin the battle.

Qing Muling, however, grew more and more vigorous. The Harmony Creation Blue Lotus in his sea of consciousness emitted a mysterious glow, continuously replenishing the consumed spiritual energy.

Today, I will turn the tables and avenge my past defeats!

He declared in his heart, suppressing Dragon Ritual Princess’s counterattacks, and rode her triumphantly.

…

In the Dao Court’s pivotal location in Miluo Heaven.

In the misty, Dao Rhyme-filled hall, Xuan Yin and Wei De Emperors were examining the newly received message, filled with both joy and doubt.

“Did it succeed so quickly?”

Wei De Emperor asked in confusion, “Can we trust that Yurong? If she’s reliable, does it mean we just need to follow the plan to bring Qing Muling back?”

Recently, Fairy Yurong had sent a message through prearranged secret means, stating that she had met Qing Muling and successfully persuaded him to join the Dao Court.

If this news was true, the next steps would be simple. The two Emperors would personally bring reinforcements to escort Qing Muling away. By the time the Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace’s high-level members reacted, it would be too late to change anything.

If they failed, only Fairy Yurong would be sacrificed, a loss not too significant, as the female Emperors wouldn’t dare to confront the Dao Court directly.

Hence, the two Emperors were puzzled. Based on previous analyses, Qing Muling’s character wouldn’t easily yield unless he was severely oppressed by the Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace’s high-level members.

Xuan Yin Emperor pondered and said, “I think we should give it a try. If it’s true, it means destiny is on our side. Following the plan, the Harmony Spirit Seed’s human form will soon belong to the Dao Court!”

“Alright, let’s proceed with the plan!”