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Looking straight ahead!

In the distance, mountain ranges undulated, rising and falling in layers.

The forests among the mountains were lush and vibrant, full of life.

White clouds drifted serenely across the sky, and a blazing sun shone freely upon the mountains and earth.

Between heaven and earth, there was a scene of vibrant vitality.

This change was too great!

When Zhong Qing first obtained the Small World, it was only about a li in size.

However, now, its diameter alone had reached a hundred thousand li.

This change truly formed a perfect echo with the phrase 'heaven and earth turned upside down'.

With a thought, Zhong Qing vanished from his original spot.

He reappeared beside several warehouses.

Here, his treasures accumulated over the years were stored.

Five warehouses held cultivation methods: Wang-level, Emperor-level, Venerable-level, Saint-level, and even Emperor-Level Cultivation Method.

Five warehouses held various Divine Weapons.

And five more warehouses were filled with miscellaneous items obtained from daily sign-ins over the years, as well as various cultivation resources.

Far away, there was also a pond.

That was the Bitter Sea!

With a thought, Zhong Qing vanished from his original spot once more.

The next instant, he had arrived within the Five Directions Divine Hall.

The Small World had undergone a massive transformation, with its geographical area rapidly increasing, causing the distances between treasures to also grow larger.

Fortunately, Zhong Qing was the Lord of the Small World.

With a thought, he could appear in any corner of the Small World.

Otherwise, just looking at the treasures would take a considerable amount of time.

Zhong Qing stepped into the Five Directions Divine Hall and, using the world's rules, quickly broke through the restrictive forces within the Five Directions Divine Hall.

In this Small World, he was an omnipotent existence.

Breaking a few restrictions was naturally effortless.

He then spent some time meticulously inventorying the treasures he had obtained from the Heavenly Abyss this time.

This trip to the Heavenly Abyss had yielded an immense harvest.

First were the five ultimate treasures within the Five Directions Divine Hall!

The Immortality Peach Tree!

Profound Yin Qi!

Three Lights Holy Water!

Dao Integration Flower!

Enlightenment Ancient Tree!

Next was the Illusory Saint Pagoda!

It could be used to hone the combat abilities of his Disciples.

Then there was the Purple Bamboo that formed its own array.

Following that was the Chaos Qi.

And then the Time Pagoda!

Good heavens, he didn't realize it until he looked.

Even Zhong Qing couldn't help but be startled when he saw it.

Was his harvest from the Heavenly Abyss this time truly so abundant?

He then followed suit, using the power of the world to erase the imprints left by the Lord of the Abyss on the treasures one by one.

From then on, these treasures had nothing to do with the Lord of the Abyss anymore.

From now on, they would bear only one surname.

That was Zhong!

Zhong Qing gathered all the treasures together.

Now that the 'plate' was larger, there were more treasures, and the world was more expansive.

He needed to spend some time and effort to reallocate and adjust the various resources.

Previously, Zhong Qing had hired someone to renovate the Small World.

The renovated Small World was divided into a living area and a treasure area.

Zhong Qing first spent some time transplanting the Purple Bamboo to the left side of his small courtyard.

He then moved the Bitter Sea to the right side of the courtyard.

This way, after entering the Small World in the future, when feeling leisurely, he could go to the Purple Bamboo forest to enjoy tea, or if he had nothing to do, he could fish in the Bitter Sea.

After that, Zhong Qing placed the Five Directions Divine Hall in front of the Bitter Sea.

Within the Five Directions Divine Hall, he planned to place all the treasures he had obtained from signing in over the years.

This way, while fishing, being able to look at a pile of treasures would also make his mood more pleasant, wouldn't it?

The Five Directions Divine Hall had ample space, accommodating those treasures was no problem at all.

Immediately after, Zhong Qing planned a medicinal field in the courtyard.

He transplanted the Immortality Peach Tree and the Dao Integration Flower into it.

He also opened a well in the courtyard, filled with Three Lights Holy Water.

Then he moved the Chaos Qi to the back of the courtyard.

As for the Profound Yin Qi, that thing would remain in the Five Directions Divine Hall.

The Illusory Saint Pagoda wasn't needed right now, so he would put it away for now as well.

This item could change size at will, so he would also put it into the Five Directions Divine Hall for now.

Immediately after, Zhong Qing took out the Time Pagoda.

He placed it next to the Five Directions Divine Hall.

This Time Pagoda had three layers!

The first layer could increase the flow rate by ten times.

The second layer could increase the flow rate by a hundred times.

The third layer could increase the flow rate by a thousand times.

After Zhong Qing imprinted his unique mark on the Time Pagoda, he could activate this treasure.

The Time Pagoda would be even more effective when paired with the Enlightenment Ancient Tree.

Therefore, Zhong Qing directly moved the Enlightenment Ancient Tree into the Time Pagoda.

He placed it on the third layer.

After this series of operations, it was already dusk.

It was only because Zhong Qing was the Lord of the Small World, and his control over the Small World was growing day by day.

Otherwise, without several days and nights, he really wouldn't have been able to accomplish these things.

With the layout complete, the living area had undergone a huge transformation.

An exquisite farmhouse courtyard nestled in a serene valley.

Within the courtyard, divine radiance shimmered, and crystalline divine light bloomed, with wisps of sacred spiritual light emerging from the wellhead.

These made the ordinary courtyard appear extraordinarily remarkable.

To the left of the courtyard, Purple Bamboo swayed in the wind.

A wisp of bamboo fragrance drifted out, adding a three-part ethereal and elegant aura to the courtyard.

To the right of the courtyard, a breeze swept through, causing the Bitter Sea to ripple slightly, its surface shimmering beautifully.

In front of the Bitter Sea, the Five Directions Divine Hall, tens of feet high, stood alongside the equally tall Time Pagoda.

They shimmered with golden light, exuded ancient charm, and possessed a magnificent aura.

Behind the courtyard, Chaos Qi churned.

It elevated the courtyard's grandeur by several levels.

Zhong Qing looked at all of this with satisfaction.

Finally, his gaze lingered on the Time Pagoda.

“This treasure needs to be tested for its efficacy first.”

Thinking of this, he summoned the Twelve Demon Generals.

“Master!”

The Twelve Demon Generals flew over from afar and bowed to Zhong Qing.

However, once they saw the layout around the courtyard, they were all dumbfounded.

They knew their Master had collected many treasures recently.

But having so many treasures piled together, the visual impact was absolutely explosive.

Especially upon seeing the Chaos Qi behind the courtyard, the Twelve Demon Generals couldn't help but gasp in their hearts.

Their Master could even collect such a supreme divine item as Chaos Qi.

This was simply defying the heavens!

Chicken One even stammered, “Master, did you, did you rob the entire Immortal Palace?”

Zhong Qing gave him a flick on the forehead!

“What future is there in robbing? These were all given by kind people.”

And the Twelve Demon Generals were completely stunned.

Every single one of these items was a priceless, incredibly rare, ultimate treasure.

Each one, if released, would cause a bloody struggle like a storm.

And yet, their Master actually said that these ultimate treasures were given to him?

What idiot would give away such ultimate treasures for free?

At the same time, the Lord of the Abyss, who was recovering from his injuries in the hellish magma, seemed to sense something in the ethereal.

“Who is thinking about me?”

He looked up at the void, muttering to himself, filled with confusion and bewilderment.

...

Chicken One and the others quickly calmed down.

After all, this was their Master, the supreme Demon Lord, and furthermore, the master of a world. For such an existence, no matter how bizarre things happened to him, it was not surprising.

The Twelve Demon Generals suppressed the shock in their hearts.

They all spoke in unison to Zhong Qing: “Master, you summoned us, is there any task to be assigned?”

Zhong Qing pointed forward.

“This is the Time Pagoda. One year outside equals a thousand years inside.”

“Within the third layer of the Pagoda, there is also the Enlightenment Ancient Tree. Cultivating under the Enlightenment Ancient Tree can enhance one's comprehension of the Dao.”

“I am now preparing to activate this Pagoda. Among you, who is willing to enter and cultivate?”

“Hiss...”

The efficacy of this Pagoda sent a shockwave through the Twelve Demon Generals.

What kind of heaven-defying treasure was this?

It could actually manipulate space-time and adjust the flow of time.

Entering it meant having a thousand times the cultivation speed of an ordinary person.

Only a fool would be unwilling to enter.

Although one year outside meant a thousand years inside, it would inevitably lead to a sense of loneliness.

But among those who could cultivate to their realm, who was simple?

As powerful individuals, enduring loneliness was merely a basic operation.

Although the Twelve Demon Generals were lively and active, when it came to cultivation, they were quite serious.

“Thank you, Master, for this great opportunity and fortune!”

Their hearts were undoubtedly excited.

There was both the ecstasy of a great opportunity descending and gratitude towards Zhong Qing.

Zhong Qing obtained such an ultimate treasure and thought of them, allowing them to enter and cultivate.

How could they not love such a Master?

At Zhong Qing's signal, the Twelve Demon Generals entered the Pagoda one after another.

After the twelve figures had completely disappeared inside, Zhong Qing poured the spirit stones he had collected over the years into the core operating mechanism of the Time Pagoda.

As the spirit stones entered.

The entire Time Pagoda automatically began to operate.

Zhong Qing felt the consumption rate.

Maintaining the Time Pagoda's operation for one day would consume approximately one million mid-grade spirit stones.

This meant that maintaining it for one year would consume over three hundred million mid-grade spirit stones.

This level of spirit stone consumption was undoubtedly quite terrifying.

Back in the Eastern Domain, a Wang-level Divine Weapon of Zhong Qing's only sold for a few million mid-grade spirit stones.

This Time Pagoda could exhaust a Wang-level Divine Weapon in just a few days.

It could definitely be called a money pit.

Seeing this, Zhong Qing couldn't help but sigh: No wonder ancient texts recorded that on the path of cultivation, wealth, companions, methods, and land are all indispensable elements.

Such an ultimate treasure, if placed in a small force, would probably struggle to sustain its operation for even a single day.

Even for him, it was no small burden.

Zhong Qing stood outside the Pagoda, watching the Twelve Demon Generals sitting cross-legged under the Enlightenment Ancient Tree, each entering a state of meditation.

He took one last look at the Small World.

Looking at the vibrant scene of the Small World, his heart couldn't help but stir slightly.

“It's time to leave!”

He murmured to himself, then exited the Small World.

And after Zhong Qing departed.

Within the Small World, a stream of light streaked across the sky and landed beside the Immortality Peach Tree in the courtyard.

It finally transformed into a Scarecrow, which was then inserted into the medicinal garden.

Currently, the medicinal garden was relatively simple, containing only the Dao Integration Flower and the Immortality Peach Tree.

But because their inherent quality was extremely extraordinary.

The entire medicinal garden was exceptionally wondrous.

The Dao Integration Flower emitted a seven-colored light, dazzling and brilliant, with divine light shimmering, and the power of rules flowing on its petals.

The Immortality Peach Tree was crystal clear and verdant, with peaches densely covering its branches, large and plump, emitting an enticing fragrance.

Its bark was like dragon scales, its branches like dragon claws, exuding an aura of ancient vicissitude.

And after the Scarecrow was inserted into the medicinal garden, the entire medicinal garden became even more extraordinary.