59: Integrate surrounding forces

Lin Xuan, carrying his little disciple A Zi, stepped into the Star Main Hall.

The hall doors silently closed behind him, cutting off the clamor of cheers and shouts from outside.

The space inside the hall was vast, the dome seemed to be truly embedded with billions of stars, and underfoot was a floor flowing with starlight, surrounded by swirling Chaos Qi, so quiet that one could hear their own heartbeat.

A Zi huddled in Lin Xuan's arms, her small head curiously looking around, her large, amethyst-like eyes full of little stars.

"Master, this place is so big, like a Heavenly Palace!"

"From now on, this will be our home."

Lin Xuan ruffled her soft, purple hair, in a great mood.

"Come, A Zi, perform the disciple-acceptance ceremony."

There were no elaborate rituals.

Lin Xuan casually sat cross-legged on the starlight-flowing floor.

A Zi, imitating what she had seen before, knelt down properly, kowtowed three times with resounding thuds, and crisply shouted: "Disciple A Zi, greets Master!"

The moment A Zi's voice fell!

Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully accepting a disciple: A Zi, SSS+ grade Innate Thunder God Body!

Ding! Triggering ten thousand times return critical strike!

Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining: Immortal Lord-level Chaos Thunder Tribulation Pool!

Boom!

An indescribable, vast energy containing the dual origins of destruction and creation, like the Milky Way pouring down from the nine heavens, surged into Lin Xuan's body!

This energy was incredibly violent, carrying the thunderous aura that could tear apart all things, yet at its very core, it contained the Chaos vitality that nourished all things!

It was precisely the primordial power of the Chaos Thunder Tribulation Pool!

The Chaos Nascent Soul within Lin Xuan's body suddenly shook, like a parched land receiving sweet rain, greedily devouring this power!

His realm, which had just broken through to True Immortal, instantly stabilized and ascended under the impact of this Immortal Lord-level primordial energy!

The barrier of the early True Immortal stage was pierced through like thin paper!

Middle True Immortal stage!

A powerful sense of strength filled his entire body, and with every move, he subtly resonated with the thunderous laws between heaven and earth!

He even felt that with a single thought, he could summon heavenly lightning from a radius of ten thousand miles!

"Good! What a Chaos Thunder Tribulation Pool!"

Lin Xuan felt the surging power within him and the peculiar pool suspended deep in his Sea of Consciousness, constantly spewing Chaos lightning, and his heart was overjoyed!

This thing was not only a cultivation accelerator but also a great weapon against enemies!

Summoning Chaos Thunder Tribulation to strike people? Just thinking about it was exciting!

He looked at A Zi, who was still kneeling on the ground, his eyes full of affection.

This little girl was truly his lucky star!

"A Zi, get up."

Lin Xuan waved his hand, and a gentle force lifted the little girl.

"From now on, you are my Lin Xuan's sixteenth direct disciple!

There are fifteen senior brothers and sisters above you; I'll introduce you to them later.

For now..." He glanced around the empty hall, a thought flashing through his mind.

Buzz!

The space in a corner of the hall rippled, and two female cultivator puppets, dressed in simple palace attire and exuding a gentle aura, walked out.

They bowed gracefully to Lin Xuan and A Zi.

"Take little A Zi to the Purple Cloud Courtyard, arrange the best quiet room, and use the Yimu Spirit Spring to cleanse her and her mother's meridians and marrow.

Whatever cultivation resources are needed, directly retrieve them from the treasury."

Lin Xuan instructed, "Also, send word down to Liu Ruyan to settle the disciples who entered the sect from Qingyan City, then come to the Main Hall to see me immediately."

"Yes, Hall Master!"

The puppet female cultivators respectfully responded, with gentle smiles on their faces, and led the still somewhat bewildered A Zi away, "Little Junior Sister, come with us."

A Zi looked back at Lin Xuan every few steps until she was led out of the hall by the puppet sisters.

Lin Xuan, meanwhile, walked to the enormous main seat in the center of the hall, which seemed to be condensed from stars, and sat down, his eyes becoming profound.

The All Heavens Star Palace had been established in the Immortal Realm, with grand spectacle and full shock effect.

But this was just the beginning.

Such a large undertaking couldn't rely solely on intimidation; it needed solid rules and strength!

His vast divine consciousness instantly enveloped the entire Star Palace dojo, spanning a thousand miles, like an invisible heavenly eye.

Outside, Liu Ruyan was bustling about, her feet barely touching the ground.

The more than twenty thousand people from Qingyan City, with their families, poured into the outer area of the Star Palace like refugees.

The Star Palace was so vast that allocating an area to temporarily settle them was more than enough.

The Merit Hall and the Mission Hall were already in operation, and huge light screens lit up, beginning to roll out some basic settlement missions, such as leveling land, building temporary residences, assisting formation masters in arranging outer defenses, and so on.

Liu Ruyan, holding the Star Immortal General token, commanded with composure, her clear voice spreading in all directions: "Everyone listen carefully!

The Star Palace is not a charity!

If you want to stay, you must abide by the rules and exert yourselves!"

"All those who entered the sect from Qingyan City automatically become Outer Sect Disciples!

Identity jade tokens will be uniformly issued later!"

"Outer Sect Disciples must complete basic missions daily to earn merit points!

Merit points can be exchanged for spirit rice, basic pills, and low-grade cultivation techniques at the Merit Hall!"

"Want to live in a better cave abode?

Want to eat higher-grade spirit rice?

Want to exchange for stronger magical treasures and cultivation techniques?

Bring your merit points to exchange!"

"Those who shirk their duties or try to muddle through will have their merit points deducted!

Those with serious offenses will be expelled from the sect!"

"Those with special talents, such as alchemy, artifact refining, formations, or spirit plant cultivation, can apply for assessment, and those who pass will have their treatment improved according to their contributions!"

Clear and concise, with clear rewards and punishments.

Liu Ruyan, this Immortal General, quickly adapted to her role.

Watching those cultivators from Qingyan City, who were initially somewhat bewildered, and even had a bit of a opportunistic mindset, quickly get to work under the stimulation of merit points and strict rules, enthusiastically throwing themselves into basic construction, Lin Xuan nodded in satisfaction.

Mm, this first step was stable.

But this was not enough.

The Star Palace dojo spanned a thousand miles, and besides Qingyan City, there were many small families, small sects, and even scattered cultivator strongholds struggling to survive in the desert that were affiliated with Qingyan City.

These forces must be integrated!

Lin Xuan's voice, like a grand bell, rang directly above the Main Hall, spreading throughout the entire Star Palace dojo, and even subtly extending to the outer desert: "This Seat Lin Xuan, Hall Master of the All Heavens Star Palace!"

"Effective immediately, all families, sects, and rogue cultivators within a radius of ten thousand miles of the Star Palace dojo are required to register at the Star Palace within three days!"

"Those who sincerely pledge allegiance, abide by the rules of our hall, and contribute to our hall, can enjoy the treatment of Outer Sect or even Inner Sect Disciples, and be protected by our hall!"

"Those who feign compliance but harbor ill intentions, or fail to arrive by the deadline..." Lin Xuan's voice suddenly turned cold, carrying a soul-freezing killing intent!

"Will be considered a provocation!

Bear the consequences yourselves!"

This announcement was like a giant stone thrown into a calm lake, instantly stirring up monstrous waves in various corners of the outer desert!

Some were ecstatic, seeing the hope of finding shade under a big tree; some hesitated and watched, worried about losing their autonomy; and even more harbored ulterior motives, their eyes flickering!

Lin Xuan didn't care what they thought.

He had given them a choice; the rest was up to them.

This was a good opportunity to clear out some unruly pests.

His Lin Xuan's territory would not tolerate any sand!

While Lin Xuan was consolidating his foundation in the Immortal Realm, on a distant other side.

Heavenly Abyss, Burial King City.

Today's Burial King City was no longer the simple fortress built upon the remains of the Asura King.

Under the management of Chu Xinghe and Su Yuan, these two infrastructure fanatics, and with the assistance of the Lie Tian Divine Tiger's spatial abilities, Burial King City had expanded into a super war fortress covering tens of thousands of miles of demon land!

The black city walls wound like giant dragons, covered with Chaos formation patterns that shimmered with destructive light!

Within the city, various functional halls stood tall, even more ferocious than the Star Palace branches in the Immortal Realm, filled with a brutal, murderous aura!

Under the Asura bone pillar in the center of the city, a figure as clear and cold as the moon stood quietly.

Yun Qingyao, in a moon-white long dress, her temperament becoming increasingly cold and aloof, with moon essence flowing faintly around her, exuded an air of controlling the overall situation with every move.

Her Tribulation Transcending mid-stage aura was unfathomable!

Behind her stood Leng Yuechan, Feng Qiqi, Kong Ming, Linglong, Ye Chen, Mo Sha, and others, whose auras were equally powerful.

"Senior Sister!

The three medium-sized insect nests in the Blazing Demon Region have been cleared!

Three insect crystal ore veins have been captured!"

A powerful Soul Transformation stage disciple knelt on one knee to report.

"Reporting to Senior Sister!

The remnants of the Asura in the Dead Soul Canyon have been completely annihilated by our Nirvana Walker team!

A small Nether Soul Iron mine has been discovered!"

Ye Chen reported concisely.

"Sister Qing Yao!

The Demonic Sound Sect, in cooperation with the Silent Zen Temple, has successfully enlightened the million skeleton soldiers of Black Wind Ridge, and the earthpulse has been purified, allowing for the establishment of a new stronghold!"

Linglong charmingly boasted for credit.

Yun Qingyao nodded slightly, her clear, cold eyes sweeping over the giant strategic star map.

On the star map, the golden area representing the All Heavens Star Palace's influence, like a prairie fire, was rapidly spreading deep within the Heavenly Abyss!

Countless dangerous and perilous places, originally occupied by insectoids or Asuras, were now marked with the Star Palace's banner!

In five years, through countless bloody battles and the insane accumulation of resources, the Heavenly Abyss Star Palace's forces had expanded to over five million!

The lowest cultivation level was Nascent Soul stage!

There were as many Soul Transformation and Void Refinement stage cultivators as cattle and hair!

There were also dozens of Tribulation Transcending stage experts!

She, Yun Qingyao, had even become the undisputed Empress of this demon land with her Tribulation Transcending mid-stage cultivation!

"Very good."

Yun Qingyao's voice was clear and crisp, like ice springs hitting rocks, "Heaven Splitting."

"Awoo! Here, Sister Qing Yao!"

The red-haired little boy Heaven Splitting instantly appeared.

"Lock onto the coordinates of the Corrupted Swamp Poison Forest.

Chu Xinghe, prepare the Chaos Teleportation Array!

Su Yuan, plan the optimal attack route!

In half an hour, I want to see the vanguard army appear on the outskirts of the Poison Forest!"

Yun Qingyao's jade finger heavily tapped a location marked with a huge skull on the star map!

That was the next target!

A super insect nest where a True Immortal-level insect mother projection resided!

"Understood!"

Chu Xinghe and Su Yuan immediately got busy.

Heaven Splitting licked his lips, his eyes shimmering with excited spatial silver light.

Small Immortal Realm.

The World Tree had already grown into a towering giant tree!

Its enormous canopy covered half of the Small Immortal Realm, and dense Yimu spiritual energy cascaded down like a tangible waterfall, nourishing the entire realm.

The previously sparse spiritual energy concentration had soared by more than a hundredfold!

On the plaza of the former Heavenly Court, there was a sea of people.

Emperor Qinglan and Xuanji Zi, who had broken through to the Void Refinement stage, stood on a high platform.

Below the platform were tens of thousands of young children, ranging in age from five or six to over ten, all with bright eyes full of anticipation.

"Silence!"

Emperor Qinglan's voice echoed across the plaza, "Today is the Spiritual Awakening Ceremony of our All Heavens Star Palace's Small Immortal Realm branch!"

"All of you are the promising talents from countless small worlds under our Star Palace, who have been initially detected to possess spiritual roots and have hopes of pursuing the immortal path!"

"However, the immortal path is long and arduous; only those with perseverance and determination can walk it!"

"Entering the branch is just the starting point!"

"Here, you will receive the most basic guidance in qi absorption, body tempering, and literacy!

Those who perform exceptionally will have the opportunity to pass assessments and be recommended to the Heavenly Abyss headquarters, and even, in the future, ascend to the Immortal Realm Main Hall to follow the Hall Master's side!"

"Those with ordinary aptitude need not be discouraged!

The branch requires a large number of personnel!

Managing medicinal fields, maintaining formations, patrolling the realm, discovering talents—as long as you are diligent and contribute to our Star Palace, you can also exchange for resources, extend your lifespan, and benefit your family!"

"Remember!

The Star Palace does not support idlers!

Want pills?

Want cultivation techniques?

Exchange them with your hard work and contributions!"

These words ignited the light in the eyes of countless children, and also extinguished some unrealistic fantasies in people's hearts.

The Spiritual Awakening Ceremony officially began, and faint spiritual lights illuminated on the children, marking the beginning of hope.

Xuanji Zi looked at this vibrant scene, stroking his beard, and smiled at Emperor Qinglan: "Emperor, our talent 'nursery' and grassroots fortress are now operational.

It is a great responsibility to guard this rear area for the Hall Master and continuously supply fresh blood!"

Emperor Qinglan nodded, his gaze sweeping towards the World Tree's sky-obscuring canopy, as if piercing through the realm barrier, seeing the beacon fires of the Heavenly Abyss and the stars of the Immortal Realm.

"Indeed, each to his own.

We here supply the seeds, Yun Qingyao's side tempers the blades in blood and fire, and the Hall Master, he is laying down our true foundation in the Immortal Realm!

The All Heavens Star Palace has already taken on a towering momentum!"

Immortal Realm, Star Main Hall.

Liu Ruyan, having settled the Qingyan City immigrants, rushed back to report, covered in dust.

She looked at Lin Xuan, who was seated on the Star Main Seat, his aura even more unfathomable than before, like a ruler of the starry sky, and her heart was filled with awe and an indescribable sense of belonging.

"Hall Master!

All twenty-one thousand three hundred sixty-seven people from Qingyan City have been registered and included in the Outer Sect Disciple roster!

The merit system is already operational, and outer basic construction is proceeding in an orderly manner!"

Liu Ruyan reported with cupped fists, her voice carrying a hint of fatigue, but more so, exhilaration.

"Well done."

Lin Xuan nodded, casually tossing out a crimson pill exuding a rich medicinal fragrance, "You've worked hard; this Red Sun Melting Snow Pill can help you stabilize your foundation and break through to the middle Heavenly Immortal stage."

Liu Ruyan took the pill, which felt warm and smooth in her hand, its medicinal power surging, and her heart was filled with gratitude: "Thank you, Hall Master!"

"No need to thank me; this is what you deserve."

Lin Xuan's gaze was profound, "The position of Immortal General is not an empty title.

Next, integrating the surrounding forces, suppressing troublemakers, organizing the dojo's order, and establishing a complete defense system—these burdens will all fall on you.

If you need personnel, you can go to the Merit Hall to post missions for recruitment, or promote from outstanding Outer Sect Disciples."

"Yes! This subordinate understands!"

Liu Ruyan straightened her back, her eyes burning with fighting spirit.

She knew this was a challenge, but also a tremendous opportunity!

"Additionally," Lin Xuan lightly tapped the armrest with his finger, "keep an eye on that scum, Zhao Yuanhao.

His father is dead, so he shouldn't have fled far.

Find him and eliminate him.

Rats like him, left alive, are an annoyance."

"This subordinate obeys!"

Liu Ruyan's eyes flashed with cold light.

Zhao Yuanhao? He should have died long ago!

Just as Liu Ruyan was about to withdraw, a commotion suddenly erupted outside the hall, mixed with shouts of reprimand and frightened cries.

"What's going on?"

Lin Xuan frowned slightly.

A Star Palace guard hurriedly ran into the hall: "Reporting to the Hall Master! Many people have arrived outside!

They are flying the banners of Red Sand Fortress, Golden Scorpion Gate, and Flowing Wind Valley!

The leading old fellows are aggressive, demanding an explanation from the Star Palace!

They also said something about... demanding that we hand over the murderer of Elder Zhao Wuji! Otherwise, they will flatten our sect!"

Liu Ruyan's face darkened: "Seeking death! These ignorant fools!"

Lin Xuan, however, smiled, his smile carrying a hint of playfulness and cold killing intent.

"An explanation? Flatten our sect?"

"Heh."

"Just in time to try out this Seat's Thunder Pool."

"Ruyan, come with this Seat to meet these neighbors."