In the depths of the Great Void Starry Sky, at the Main Altar of the Calamity Fate Palace.
Inside the deep and ancient hall, spiritual mist rose and brilliant light shone. Dozens of figures sat quietly, and a majestic pressure enveloped the space.
On the central platform was a colorful and mysterious bronze lotus throne, emitting a mysterious Dao Rhyme. The Sect Master of the Calamity Fate Palace sat on it, with an unfathomable aura and a face that was indistinct.
It was said that this bronze lotus throne was the Calamity Fate Palace’s treasured artifact. As long as one sat on it and merged their mind with it, they could unleash the secrets of the heavens. Under its insight, nothing could escape, whether it was the past, present, future, or events that had already happened or were yet to happen.
Those with discerning eyes knew that these were just exaggerated rumors. However, its power was indeed formidable. In the vast and boundless Great Void Starry Sky, there were few things that it couldn’t deduce.
A deep and profound voice echoed in the hall:
“…The Misty Illusion Secret Realm has been open for nearly a month now. It seems that the most outstanding performance so far is from the armillary sphere Star Palace. They have the most disciples who entered, and their cultivation levels are generally good. Therefore, they have gained the most opportunities and rarely suffer losses when in conflict with other Dao Lineages.”
“The talented seeds of the Bright Moon Sword Sect unexpectedly died a few, causing them significant losses. Their Sect Master is quite angry about it and has inquired through special channels if there is any suitable remedy.”
“When the disciples of the Azure Fall Divine Sect were plundering the spiritual medicine resources in the Xi Yuan Secret Stream, they had a major conflict with the internal guards of the Heavenly Witch Divine Dynasty. Thousands of people from both sides died. It is rumored that the Lord of the Divine Dynasty is considering whether to initiate a controlled war to teach the Azure Fall Divine Sect a lesson.”
“Several elders of the Nine Spirit Proto Gate happened to discover a precious treasure of fortune in an ancient cave in the secret realm. Due to its difficulty in being subdued, they have sought our help through special channels, hoping that we can assist them. The price and conditions are negotiable.”
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There were many events that the elders needed to report, so it took several hours before it finally came to an end. Recently, the most important event in the Great Void Starry Sky was undoubtedly the opening of the Misty Illusion Secret Realm.
For the vast opportunities within the secret realm, almost all the forces of the Dao Lineages and countless independent cultivators have focused their attention on this matter. They tried every means to compete for a spot and gain more benefits.
Of course, as the oldest and most mysterious superpower in the Great Void Starry Sky, the Calamity Fate Palace was not idle. They had already sent out dozens of elite personnel to the Misty Illusion Secret Realm, secretly searching and exploring a large number of areas. So far, their progress had been smooth.
After the report came to an end, the high-ranking elders exchanged their thoughts and concerns through their gazes and divine senses. Some hidden interests were quickly exchanged, and temporary alliances were established or dissolved.
It wouldn’t be long before the will of these big shots brought about another wave of turbulence in the Great Void Starry Sky. Countless small and medium-sized Dao Lineages would decline and perish, while some unknown forces would suddenly gain significant opportunities and fill certain power vacuums.
The voice of the Calamity Fate Palace’s Sect Master sounded unhurriedly, “Due to the existence of the Heavenly Sound Hall, the benefits that the armillary sphere Star Palace has gained in recent years are too much. The power imbalance compared to the surrounding superpowers has become very obvious.”
“This is not good, very bad indeed. We need to take certain measures to balance this power disparity and prevent the armillary sphere Star Palace from becoming too dominant.”
The elders had no objections to this. Standing from the perspective of the Calamity Fate Palace, it was crucial not to let any force in the Great Void Starry Sky become too dominant. This was the most important and core strategic decision. Therefore, the rapid rise and growth of the armillary sphere Star Palace must be suppressed accordingly.
Yuan Xuan Kong, who was in charge of external affairs, asked, “How is the performance of the Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace in the secret realm?”
Luo Yu Jue, who was in charge of intelligence affairs, shook his head, “It’s not bad. The disciples personally taught by Sect Master Mu Yinghua have performed admirably. They have also killed many disciples of other Dao Lineages, earning them a lot of new spots and resources. Unfortunately, their numbers are too few to influence the overall situation.”
The Sect Master pondered slightly, “Then we can only balance it from other aspects. We’ll discuss this matter later. What is the rank of the fortune treasure that the Nine Spirit Proto Gate found?”
“Based on the information they provided, it is preliminarily judged to be close to the level of a Primordial Spirit Treasure.” Meng Huo, who was in charge of overall trade affairs, replied.
The Sect Master smiled, “In that case, we can’t offer a low price. Send someone to negotiate with them.”
“Actually, I think treasures that enhance fortune are rare. It would be best if they were all collected by our Calamity Fate Palace. That’s the right thing to do.” One of the elders suggested.
The Sect Master shook his head, “It’s just close to the level of a Primordial Spirit Treasure. Such things are not lacking in our Calamity Fate Palace. If we’re talking about treasures that are truly worth fighting for at any cost, it would be the Harmony Spirit Seed that appeared in the Origin Star Palace a few years ago. Nurtured by the blood of ancient saints, it is about to transform into a Primordial Harmony Spirit Seed. It is truly the most precious treasure in the Star Palace!”
“In that rare battle, dozens of powerful beings were severely injured or even perished for it. Originally, our people had the best chance of subduing it, but unfortunately, it unexpectedly revived from its dormant state and disappeared without a trace.”
Mentioning this, the elders present couldn’t help but sigh. As the Calamity Fate Palace, which was founded on the path of fortune, no one understood the value of the Primordial Harmony Spirit Seed better than these high-level members. If the Calamity Fate Palace obtained it, its fortune would grow unprecedentedly. It wouldn’t be a fantasy for them to unify the Great Void Starry Sky in several years.Elder Luo Yujue sighed, “The elders have already joined forces to calculate, paying a heavy price, but in the end, they gained nothing. According to their speculation, that thing may have already taken shape and is walking in the world in the form of a wise creature. Unless it is willing, no one can gain its favor.”
The palace master said, “Let’s not talk about that now. Let’s talk about how to suppress the armillary sphere Star Palace. I propose that we mobilize some of our secret manpower and make the disciples of those super Dao Lineages target them more, causing more deaths and enough losses. Then they will naturally know their place.”
“Very well, I second that.”
“I second that.”
“I second that.”
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On the coast of Donglu.
In the region near the vast ocean, there is a magnificent city. Not only does it have a large number of Heavenly Human Clan survivors, but it also attracts cultivators from all directions. The high popularity here has made the trade extremely prosperous, bringing countless benefits.
When Qing Muling walked out of the giant inter-domain teleportation array, he was also amazed by the bustling street scene before him. The colorful escape lights in the sky and various flying artifacts of all sizes shuttled back and forth, covering the sky and blocking the sun. It was even more exaggerated than the collective migration of sardines in his previous life.
On the spacious and tidy streets, crowds of people could be seen everywhere, and there were magnificent buildings like palaces everywhere.
“There’s nothing to be surprised about. There are even larger cities in the Misty Illusion Secret Realm. You will know in the future,” Qi Yalan said, holding Junior Brother’s arm. “Let’s go, let’s first get you some better clothes, and then find a guesthouse to stay.”
“Okay,” Qing Muling agreed and flew with Senior Sister to the most prosperous area in the city center. A business called “Yibao Pavilion” appeared before their eyes.
After millions of years of operation and at a great cost, Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace finally established a usable intelligence network in the Misty Illusion Secret Realm. In many cities and settlements, they could find a few familiar Heavenly Human Clan survivors to help when needed. For example, Lingxi and her daughter, who had a long-standing friendship and cooperation with Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace for dozens of generations.
Of course, other super Dao Lineages were in similar situations. In order to gain as many benefits as possible in the secret realm, they spared no effort in this regard.
The high-level Heavenly Human Clan turned a blind eye to this, as long as it did not cross the bottom line of principles. For ordinary cooperation and communication, they would not interfere.
In this giant city named Longyuan, Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace also had familiar Heavenly Human Clan informants. The behind-the-scenes owner of Yibao Pavilion, Shui Yuanjun, was one of them.
Qing Muling looked around. There were similar large shops on both sides of the street. The guards and maids responsible for welcoming guests on the steps were all beautifully dressed, handsome men and beautiful women, and they all had decent cultivation levels.
Qi Yalan stated their purpose, and soon they were led into a VIP room.
The maidservant served exquisite snacks and tea and then withdrew. After a while, a middle-aged man in luxurious clothing with a friendly face and bright eyes walked in steadily.
“So it’s Fairy Qi,” Shui Yuanjun smiled warmly, his voice calm and unhurried. “When we last met, you hadn’t overcome the tribulation of the heart demon. I didn’t expect that in just a few years, you have become a Feather Transformation Realm powerhouse. Your cultivation progress is truly remarkable, a top-notch genius in your world, right?”
“It’s just luck,” Qi Yalan smiled and didn’t intend to continue this topic. “I have made some gains recently and plan to exchange them for some useful resources here. This is my Junior Brother’s first visit. What do you have here that is suitable for him? Show us everything!”
“Hehe, no problem,” Shui Yuanjun chuckled. His gaze casually swept over Qing Muling, but suddenly froze.
“Fairy Qi, is this young friend your… Junior Brother?”
Staring at Qing Muling for a few moments, Shui Yuanjun couldn’t help but lower his voice, “Didn’t they say that Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace never accepts male disciples? Why did they make an exception recently? Could it be…?”
Qi Yalan smiled calmly, “It seems like you can see something. Then I don’t need to explain too much, right? Besides, this person is my predestined Dao companion. You don’t need to have any other ideas.”
She wasn’t worried at all. After all, the Misty Illusion Secret Realm and the Great Void Starry Sky belonged to two different temporal worlds. These Heavenly Human Clan survivors would never have the ability to enter the Great Void Starry Sky in their lifetime, so she didn’t need to care if they had any unusual ambitions.
Shui Yuanjun came back to his senses and nodded slightly, “I was out of line. Fairy Qi, please wait a moment.”
He called a trusted subordinate and gave a few instructions before the person hurriedly left.
Not long after, the subordinate returned with a group of maidservants, each holding a large tray with dazzling and precious artifacts of various styles.
“These are the best goods in our store. In terms of quality, they are not inferior to the top-grade treasures in the Great Void Starry Sky. Fairy Qi, feel free to choose. As for treasures of the artifact level, this young friend’s cultivation is still low, so he probably won’t need them for now. Let’s wait until his cultivation improves in the future,” Shui Yuanjun said with a smile.
Qi Yalan nodded in agreement and got up to examine all the artifacts. She then made a selection for Qing Muling, including a complete set of clothing, boots, hair accessories, and more than ten disposable bone talismans with different uses, as well as several bottles of special elixirs from the Heavenly Human Clan survivors.
After hearing Shui Yuanjun’s offer, Qing Muling calculated in his mind. If he relied solely on his own efforts, it would probably take him several years of struggle in the Misty Illusion Secret Realm to gather such a set of items.
But for Qi Yalan with her cultivation level, this was just the harvest from a trip. After all, the difference in strength between the two sides was too great.
So, for now, he would honestly rely on Senior Sister’s support. This was the best shortcut to rapid growth.Qi Yalan nodded, casually took out three fist-sized, brilliantly shining dragon pearls and placed them on the table. She said nonchalantly, “A few days ago, while I was out traveling, I happened to slay a three-headed mastiff dragon that had lived for over a hundred thousand years. These dragon pearls should be enough to settle the bill, right?”
Lord Shuiyuan nodded in satisfaction, “More than enough. I’ll have them convert the excess into crystal shells for you.”