249: Chapter 249 The Map of the Grotto Heaven

Cave-Heaven Small World · Heavenly Pillar Peak · Original Courtyard

The mountain where this courtyard is located was the only area left unscathed during the transformation of the entire Cave-Heaven Small World.

Now, this mountain has been reshaped by great power, raised and expanded a thousand times over. It stands majestically, piercing the clouds, becoming the highest peak of the Cave-Heaven Small World — Heavenly Pillar Peak.

The courtyard at the peak is filled with mist-like Spiritual Qi.

Ling Hao stood at the edge of the cliff, overlooking the vast, newly born world below.

The sisters Jiang Wangqing and Jiang Tingyu were on his left and right, almost cuddling against his arms. The Elder sister, Jiang Wangqing, had her charming figure pressed tightly against Ling Hao, her eyes swirling with a seductive smile; the younger sister, Jiang Tingyu, was affectionately resting her cheek against Ling Hao's arm.

"Sect Master," Jiang Wangqing reported in a soft, sweet voice, "Elder Shangguan Ping and Elder Hua Qingdai have already led all the Disciples above the Soul Transformation Stage to various continents to sort out the chaotic Laws of heaven and earth."

Jiang Tingyu added immediately, acting coquettishly: "The Disciples below the Soul Transformation Stage but above the Golden Core Stage are following closely behind, responsible for tending to and maintaining the environment, including the mountains, rivers, plants, and creatures of the Small World. As for the last part..."

She paused, rubbed against Ling Hao gently, and then continued: "It's the Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment Stage Disciples, who, according to Elder Qin Zhaoxue's plan, have started building cities and basic settlements. However, there are simply too few people, so we can only prioritize the Central Sacred Continent and its surrounding areas for now."

Ling Hao felt the warm, soft sensation on his arms and the fragrance from the sisters while nodding slightly.

His gaze fell upon the System panel, specifically the "Seventh-Grade Sect Promotion Conditions":

[everlasting light tablet: Disciples at the Nascent Soul Stage or above ≥ 10,000 (6,020 / 10,000)]

This 6,020 is the total number of Disciples and Elders who can currently leave their names on the everlasting light tablet, thereby freely entering and exiting the Cave-Heaven Small World.

"It really isn't enough..." Ling Hao sighed softly, his tone tinged with helplessness.

Facing this vast, boundless Cave-Heaven space that rivaled a real world, scattering a mere six thousand people inside was like a drop in the ocean—pitifully small!

A thought emerged in his mind: How about letting in all the Disciples with loyalty above 90? A loyalty of 90 meant the probability of betraying the Sect was minimal, and their favorability toward him was already extremely high. Although it hadn't reached the point of being able to take whatever he wanted, Dual Cultivation...

Well, just like those three Ruan-surnamed Disciples yesterday, they wouldn't refuse at all.

There were already fifty thousand Disciples with loyalty above 90, with cultivation levels ranging from Qi Refining to Void Tempering.

Ultimately, the reason there were only 6,020 people was because of him—on average, the time he spent "inscribing the true name" for each Disciple or Elder... was indeed a bit long.

While he was deep in thought, Ling Hao suddenly felt restless, soft touches from both sides of his waist, trying to move downwards.

He was quick, grabbing the slender, jade-like hands of the sisters as they reached for a certain vital area:

"Reporting is reporting, don't let your hands wander."

After "working hard" in the spiritual fields of Houde Peak for a day and a night, he was now enjoying a rare moment of rest and just wanted some peace for a while.

Jiang Wangqing let out a dissatisfied pout, her red lips slightly pursed: "Sect Master~ didn't you say it was 'not enough' yourself? We sisters were just thinking of helping you solve your worries!"

She deliberately emphasized the words "not enough," and her fingers were still naughtily scratching Ling Hao's palm.

Jiang Tingyu immediately chimed in, her little face feigning grievance: "Exactly! The Sect Master complained there were too few people, so we were just trying to help you 'increase the manpower'!"

She specifically emphasized "increase the manpower," her gaze ambiguous.

Ling Hao couldn't help but roll his eyes:

"You two... are you really taking things out of context like that?"

He gently broke free from their entanglement:

"Where is Elder Qin Zhaoxue's planning map? Bring it here and let me see."

He had given a portion of the Cave-Heaven authority to Qin Zhaoxue and let her take charge; now it was time to check the results.

Jiang Wangqing giggled, flipped her wrist, and took out a shimmering Jade Slip: "Here, Sect Master, this is the 'Cave-Heaven Latitude and Longitude Map' meticulously designed by Elder Qin Zhaoxue."

Ling Hao took the Jade Slip and probed it with his Divine Thought.

The next moment, he was stunned.

"A world map? No, that's not right..."

The outline of the continental plates in the planning map was shockingly similar to the Earth from his previous life!

The entire Cave-Heaven Small World was clearly divided into seven giant continents and four vast oceans:

Central Sacred Continent: Located at the center of the world, vast in territory, the core of the Spiritual Vein.

Xuanling Divine Continent: Western continent, beautiful mountains and rivers, pure Spiritual Qi.

Crimson Flame Wild Continent: Southern continent, wild landscape, abundant fire-attribute Spiritual Qi.

Starfall Vast Continent: Northeastern continent, sparsely populated, rich in star power.

Lone Glow Secret Continent: Southeastern continent, dense rainforests, teeming with life.

Frost Silence Ice Continent: Southernmost extreme cold continent, frozen for thousands of miles, rich in black ice resources.

Cloud Mist Immortal Continent: Southeastern archipelago continent, shrouded in clouds and mist, home to immortal birds and exotic beasts.

The four surrounding oceans were named: Boundless Profound Sea, Abyss Underworld Ancient Sea, Ice Soul Cold Sea, and Flame Wave Scorching Sea.

The orientation and naming of the mountain ranges and rivers were also basically referenced from his previous life, but the names were more in line with the cultivation world.

And at the absolute core of the planning map—the heart of the Central Sacred Continent—was none other than the Heavenly Pillar Peak and the Original Courtyard beneath their feet!

Below Heavenly Pillar Peak, Qin Zhaoxue had planned a magnificent giant city—Yujing City.

The city was marked with many strange buildings:

Sympathy Sacred Altar: A mysterious place for sacrifices.

Everlasting Light Palace: Sect Master's residence, the core hub.

Heavenly Tears Bath Hall: A large-scale spiritual bathing and healing place.

Fragrant Scent Canal Market: A bustling commercial district, filled with fragrance.

Neon Skirt Heavenly Street: A custom workshop for Dharma robes, with gauze curtains fluttering.

Hundred Charms Mirror Lake Platform: A glass platform extending into the center of the lake, with reflections forming an infinite space.

Ten Thousand Fragrances Garden: A garden of exotic flowers and plants.

Twin Lakes Heart Pavilion: An elegant pavilion built on the Twin Lakes.

Hundred Meridians Harmony Hall and Cloud-Rain Resonance Platform: Uh... places for large-scale group gatherings and special resonance.

...

"Sect Master, do you have any problems with this plan?"

Jiang Wangqing leaned in, her breath like orchids, asking with a hint of slyness.

Ling Hao withdrew his Divine Thought, a strange expression flashing across his face, which then turned into sincere admiration:

"...No."

He had to admit that the design by this second Disciple, his fellow countryman, was simply... exactly to his liking!

Once the Hundred Meridians Harmony Hall and the Cloud-Rain Resonance Platform were built, if he redistributed the time for "inscribing the true name," the speed of completing the promotion conditions would probably really take off like a rocket!

Seeing this, the two women immediately wrapped around him again. Jiang Tingyu hugged Ling Hao's waist and acted like a spoiled child:

"Sect Master~ You must be tired after listening to the report, right? Let us sisters serve you well and help you rest..."

Her warm, soft body was pressed tightly against Ling Hao's back.

Jiang Wangqing's fingers were restlessly drawing circles on Ling Hao's chest:

"That's right, your ears have been listening for so long, they need to relax too..."

"...So, ears are tired too, huh?"

Ling Hao was left between laughter and tears, gently patting their shapely buttocks:

"Alright, stop messing around. Go do your work, I have other things to do."

The two women immediately gave him seductive, sorrowful looks, as if they had been slighted, and flew away as streams of light, looking back every few steps.

Watching their graceful figures depart, Ling Hao shook his head helplessly.

If he didn't really have things to attend to, it wouldn't be impossible... Well, business comes first for now.

With a movement of his mind, he began to summon his five Personal Disciples, except for Xia Yingying.

That girl's cultivation was still quite far behind.