Immortality and cultivation begin with full comprehension.

Chapter 818 Six Women Gather, Contracting Their Power (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
"Although the calamity is severe, it is not a dead end."

Li Yunjing stroked her hair, his voice steady and reassuring: "That's why I need to consolidate my forces and plan ahead. With you all safe and sound, I can deal with the situation without any distractions."

"There's no need to be too worried. If the sky falls, there will be tall people to hold it up."

His gaze swept over Xing'er and Yue'er, and he said gently, "What you need to do is focus on your cultivation and improve your strength as soon as possible, so that you can protect yourselves in the future and even lend me a helping hand."

"Ok!"

Xing'er nodded vigorously: "We will definitely work hard in our cultivation and never hold Brother Yunjing back!"

"Correct!"

Yue'er also said firmly, "We must become very strong, very strong!"

Though his words were soft, they conveyed unwavering determination.

In fact, over the years, Xing'er and Yue'er have focused their main energy on cultivation. As for the business of "Xingyue Trading Company", it is naturally handled by their subordinates, so it has not taken up too much of the two women's energy.

Now, the two women can be considered experts at the Golden Core realm.

It also enjoys a great reputation in the "City of Glory".

Liu Ruyan's cultivation level was even higher than the two women's, which reassured Li Yunjing somewhat after their meeting.

A cultivator at the Golden Core stage doesn't have high combat power, but with a thousand-year lifespan, he can provide more resources for the three women to help them break through to the Nascent Soul stage.

He possessed several treasures that could assist Liu Ruyan, Xing'er, and Yue'er in successfully forming their Nascent Souls if they lacked the ability to break through on their own.

Prolonged worry and tension require a way to release them.

As the "Sky Patrol Ship" flew along its predetermined route, the atmosphere inside subtly shifted, and the ambiguous scent of the calming incense seemed to intensify.

Li Yunjing could naturally sense their feelings.

He smiled slightly, looked at his woman, and his eyes became deep and tender.

With a flick of the sleeve!

Several more, even more exquisite, restrictive rays of light were unleashed by Li Yunjing and disappeared into the surroundings of the meditation room!
Under the protection of the restrictions, this place has been completely transformed into an independent world, free from any external interference.

I do not know how long it has been……

The immense energy, like the tide, slowly subsided.

Li Yunjing sat cross-legged first, his aura was harmonious and full. The magic power in his body that had been consumed by the previous fierce battle and the casting of restrictions had not only been fully restored, but had even become more refined and condensed in the dual cultivation of yin and yang and the unity of spirit and flesh.

The nascent soul within the dantian slowly rotated, its inner radiance shining forth, and its cultivation had made a barely perceptible progress.

The four of them were already quite familiar with the practice of the Yin-Yang Harmony Scripture. This technique was of great benefit to the three women.

Li Yunjing also benefited from it.

Of course, Li Yunjing's cultivation level was too high and his talent was exceptional. In this cultivation, he was the one who paid more.

Basically, 90% of the benefits come from him.

Liu Ruyan took a breath, slowly sat up, crossed her delicate white feet, and lazily stretched her soft waist, leaning against Li Yunjing.

A layer of mist gradually settled over Xing'er and Yue'er's eyes.

Looking at the three women's charming appearance, Li Yunjing smiled slightly, revealing a hint of satisfaction.

"Alright! You can continue your cultivation at your own pace. Follow the true qi circulation path I have taught you and reorganize your cultivation levels."

Although indulging in pleasure is enjoyable, with important matters at hand, Li Yunjing restrained his temper and told the three women to focus on their cultivation and gain insights.

"Um……"

The three women emitted a nasal sound, mixed with a unique fragrance, and began to immerse themselves in cultivation.

Especially Liu Ruyan, whose cultivation level was the highest, benefited the most. She felt that the bottleneck that had not loosened for a long time was showing signs of dissolving.

Although the three women did not speak again, their auras intertwined and their souls were interdependent. An indescribable tacit understanding and warmth flowed quietly in the quiet room.

No further words are needed; both of them have received the best comfort and strength, both physically and mentally.

Li Yunjing slowly opened his eyes, his gaze gentle and his spirit restrained.

He gently tucked the fallen quilts around Xing'er and Yue'er as they slept, then glanced at Liu Ruyan, whose eyelashes trembled slightly, who seemed to be half asleep with a smile on her lips, and felt quite satisfied.

Three days is but a fleeting moment for a cultivator.

The "Sky Patrol Ship" pierced through clouds and mist, crossed boundless mountains and rivers, and finally arrived at the territory of the "Shenxiao Mountain Range".

In the distance, majestic mountains rise and fall, like a giant dragon coiled up.

The main peak, "Shenxiao Peak," pierces the clouds with its majestic presence. The mountain is shrouded in mist and shimmering light, with the occasional cry of cranes and the long roar of mythical beasts, creating a scene reminiscent of a sacred celestial land.

The massive sect's protective array resembled a translucent, inverted glass bowl, with runes appearing and disappearing on it, radiating a terrifying and vast power.

Compared to the bustling and noisy "City of Glory", the Shenxiao Mountains are more solemn and majestic, a true place for quiet cultivation and seeking enlightenment.

On the bridge, Li Yunjing stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the familiar place with a deep look in his eyes.

After many twists and turns, he finally returned to his sect.

Behind him, Liu Ruyan, Xing'er, and Yue'er had also tidied their appearance and stood gracefully to the side.

The blush on their faces had faded, replaced by a radiant glow from deep cultivation and nourishment. Their eyes were clear, and their aura was more refined and serene than it had been three days ago, clearly indicating that they had benefited greatly from this dual cultivation.

The "Sky Patrol Ship" did not directly enter the great formation, but instead slowly landed on the giant welcoming plaza of "Welcoming Peak".

During this period, the Shenxiao Dao Sect was under martial law with extremely strict rules. These were all requested by Li Yunjing, and as the sect leader, he naturally could not lead the way in violating them.

The disciples on duty had already noticed the sect's custom-made "Sky Patrol Ship," and several streaks of light rose from the mountain gate to inspect it.

When the disciples on duty saw that it was Li Yunjing standing at the bow of the ship, their faces immediately lit up with surprise and awe. They quickly bowed and said, "Welcome back to the sect leader, Supreme Master!"

Li Yunjing holds a transcendent position within the sect, possesses unfathomable strength, and is already a legendary figure, rarely seen by ordinary disciples.

If it were the former sect leader, Supreme Ming Lingchuan, no one would have recognized him. However, Li Yunjing rose too quickly, reaching the pinnacle of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" in just a hundred years.

Many of the disciples lived through the era of Li Yunjing.

They naturally recognized this most brilliant star of the past century!

Li Yunjing nodded slightly, flicked his sleeve, and a gentle force lifted the disciples on duty: "Activate the formation."

"Follow the law!"

The disciples on duty dared not be negligent in the slightest, and excitedly cast several complex spells. The enormous light screen that enveloped the mountain range rippled, and a magnificent portal slowly opened, revealing pure spiritual energy that was almost tangible, rushing towards them.

The "Sky Patrol Ship" started up again and smoothly sailed into the sect's interior.

Upon entering the grand formation, the scene became even more magnificent, with countless immortal mountains and floating islands scattered like stars, flying pavilions and flowing red ribbons, and rainbow bridges lying across the water. The disciples cultivating there were composed and focused, and their actions were all in accordance with the rules. The entire sect exuded an efficient and solemn wartime atmosphere.

The airship did not fly towards the ordinary disciples' area, but went straight to the core forbidden area of ​​the sect, the "Divine Firmament Cloud Palace" that floated on the top of the main peak, surrounded by clouds and mist, with thunder appearing and disappearing.

As soon as the ship came to a stop on the Cloud Palace's dedicated berthing platform, several powerful yet restrained auras approached from afar.

"Welcome back to the sect leader!"

The newcomers were several senior elders who remained at the sect, with Li Cangqiong, who was closest to Li Yunjing, leading the group.

Sensing Li Yunjing's presence, they immediately came out of the pass to greet him.

Li Yunjing took a step forward and arrived in front of the several Supreme Elders. His expression was calm: "Supreme Elders, there is no need for formalities. Is the sect doing well recently?"

"Reporting to the sect leader, all is well."

Li Cangqiong respectfully replied, "As you instructed before you left, the sect's main formation is fully activated, the internal and external patrols have been increased to the highest level, all disciples have been recalled, and resources have been allocated in advance, ready to respond to any changes at any time."

He paused, glanced at the three women behind Li Yunjing, a knowing look flashing in his eyes, but did not ask any further questions.

Clearly, as the supreme leader of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect," Li Yunjing had no secrets. His personal relationships had long been a matter that the sect was required to investigate.

The Shenxiao Dao Sect would neither allow nor dare to allow a woman whose background is unknown to get close to their supreme leader.

It can be said that, in secret, Yu Yunyi, Lü Ruoxi, Zhao Qi, Liu Ruyan, Xing'er, and Yue'er have been investigated at least fifty times, if not a hundred.

The sect did not inform Li Yunjing of these matters, but he knew to some extent about them.

Not to mention his own woman, Li Yunjing himself has been investigated by the sect many times. Otherwise, do you think that just anyone can become the head of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" by fabricating a background and having excellent talent?
If it were really that simple, how could the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" have existed for hundreds of thousands of years?
It's already finished!
"Thank you for your trouble, esteemed elders."

Li Yunjing nodded, expressing his satisfaction with the sect's operational efficiency.

He asked a few key questions about maintaining the formation and resource reserves, and the elders answered them one by one in a clear and organized manner, showing that they had not slackened during his absence.

"I have personal matters to attend to. The routine affairs of the sect shall still be decided by the elders. If there are any important matters, you may report to the Shenxiao Cloud Palace."

After handling these urgent matters, Li Yunjing said.

"I will obey the orders of the sect leader!"

The elders bowed and accepted the order, then transformed into streaks of light and disappeared.

They knew that this young sect leader was incredibly capable and acted with great discipline. It was enough that they were able to meet with him and confirm the sect's situation as soon as he returned to the sect.

Li Yunjing then turned around and said gently to Liu Ruyan and the other two women who had been waiting quietly, "Come with me."

He led the three women out, and with one step, the surrounding scenery changed, and the next moment they were directly inside the "Divine Cloud Palace".

This is no ordinary palace, but a small world created in the void, with pavilions, towers, immortal springs and rare herbs, forming its own world. The spiritual energy here is far richer than that of the outside world, and it is also permeated with a faint Daoist charm. It is the most supreme cultivation holy land.

As soon as we entered the main hall, we heard several excited shouts.

"Husband!"

"Yun Jing!"

Three beautiful figures arrived upon hearing the news; they were Yu Yunyi, Lü Ruoxi, and Zhao Qi, who had been cultivating within the sect beforehand.

All three women were exceptionally beautiful and possessed unique charm. Upon seeing Li Yunjing's return, their faces were filled with joyful smiles.

Their gazes then fell on Liu Ruyan, Xing'er, and Yue'er behind Li Yunjing. They were all slightly taken aback, but quickly turned into goodwill.

The three women already knew about Liu Ruyan, Xing'er, and Yue'er's existence, but they didn't interact with them much on a regular basis.

This time, Li Yunjing brought them back, and his intentions were self-evident.

Li Yunjing smiled slightly and introduced the two sides: "Yunyi, Ruoxi, and Qi'er, these three are Liu Ruyan, Xing'er, and Yue'er, my Daoist companions whom I met while traveling."

He then addressed the three women, Liu Ruyan, Xing'er, and Yue'er, saying, "Ruyan, Xing'er, and these three are Yu Yunyi, Lü Ruoxi, and Zhao Qi."

Liu Ruyan, poised and graceful, was the first to curtsy, saying, "Liu Ruyan greets the three elder sisters."

Her gentle demeanor, coupled with a touch of business acumen honed through experience, makes her easy to like.

Xing'er and Yue'er were a little nervous, but they quickly followed suit and bowed: "Xing'er (Yue'er) greets elder sister."

"No need for formalities. Since you are my husband's Daoist partner, we will be family from now on. Just call us elder sisters."

As the eldest sister, Yu Yunyi possessed an elegant and noble demeanor. She stepped forward, took Liu Ruyan's hand affectionately, and smiled at Xing'er and Yue'er, saying, "Once you're here, make yourself at home."

Lu Ruoxi, with her gentle nature, smiled and nodded, "My husband often mentions you all, and I'm so glad to finally meet you today."

Zhao Qi, on the other hand, was more lively. She curiously looked at the three new sisters, her eyes full of smiles: "Now the Cloud Palace will be even more lively!"

All six women were exceptionally beautiful, rare in the world, and were also cultivators with clear minds. In addition, they had a prior relationship with Li Yunjing, so their first meeting was not awkward or distant at all. Instead, they quickly developed a natural sense of closeness.

They surrounded Li Yunjing, chatting and laughing, and for a moment the hall was filled with the warmth of spring, as if even the Taoist aura within the palace had become more vibrant.

Looking at the harmonious scene before him, Li Yunjing felt a warmth welling up in his heart.

He knew in his heart that apart from Xing'er and Yue'er, none of the six women were easy to deal with, and the fact that they could get along harmoniously was all because of him.

As for how much of it is genuine?
That's hard to say.

Anyway, as long as the six women don't cause trouble and keep the backyard peaceful, Li Yunjing will be content.

After all, it's impossible to make everyone like each other.

He properly processed the identity jade tokens of Liu Ruyan, Xing'er, and Yue'er, as well as the restrictions and permissions of the "Shenxiao Cloud Palace," and from then on, the three women became official disciples of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect."

She is also one of the rightful mistresses of this "Divine Cloud Palace".

"Alright, you sisters will have plenty of time to get to know each other in the future."

Li Yunjing interrupted their conversation with a smile, "Ruyan and the others are new here, Yunyi, please show them around the Yun Palace and help them choose a suitable room to stay in. You also need to explain the sect contribution system, the permissions of the Scripture Pavilion, and so on."

"Don't worry, my husband, leave it to us."

Yu Yunyi smiled and agreed.

Amidst the covered bridge and waterside pavilion, six stunningly beautiful women, each with their own unique charm, chatted and laughed. Yu Yunyi, with her graceful and dignified demeanor, led the introductions; Lü Ruoxi, gentle and meticulous, provided details; Zhao Qi, lively and spirited, enlivened the atmosphere; Liu Ruyan, mature and capable, handled herself with grace; Xing'er and Yue'er, though slightly shy, were also clever and obedient, striving to blend in.

On the surface, it appears to be a harmonious and loving scene of sisterhood.

Li Yunjing's divine sense swept over the scene, taking it into his mind, and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

He knew that beneath this harmony lay their own agendas, but as long as they maintained this semblance of peace and didn't cause him any trouble, that was enough.

He never expected the harem to be truly as close as one family. Cultivators have long lifespans and each has their own destiny; it would be best if they could live in peace.

He turned and stepped into the "Cardinal Hall" deep within the Cloud Palace, a core node of the "Divine Firmament Cloud Palace" and even the entire sect's grand formation.

The hall was empty except for a huge crystal ball floating in the center. Light and shadow flowed within it, and the mountain range, the layout of the sect, and countless tiny points of light moving around could be vaguely seen, representing the disciples.

Li Yunjing sat cross-legged in front of the crystal ball, his eyes slightly closed, and his vast divine sense slowly poured into it.

In an instant, his senses connected with the entire protective array of the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect".

The surging of the spiritual veins beneath the mountain range, the operation of the array nodes of each peak and hall, the rustling of grass and rustling of grass within a radius of ten thousand miles outside the mountain gate... countless torrents of information flooded into his sea of ​​consciousness, yet were methodically sorted and controlled by his powerful primordial spirit.

He carefully perceived every detail of the great formation.

Li Cangqiong and the others did not slack off. The great formation was indeed in its best condition, with abundant energy, a stable structure, and a sensitive early warning mechanism.

However, he could still detect some extremely subtle traces of residual energy left by non-sect techniques, like spider webs, scattered in the void outside the sect.

"It seems there have been quite a few 'guests' spying around here lately."

Li Yunjing sneered inwardly, but did not immediately try to erase the traces, lest he alert the enemy.

He silently memorized these coordinates, and his divine sense, like the most intricate net, continued to penetrate downwards, establishing a deeper connection with the vast, ocean-like source of spiritual veins deep beneath the sect's grounds.

Completely master this power so that when calamity strikes, its power can be unleashed to its fullest extent.

Time slipped away quietly during the meditation...

After an unknown amount of time, Li Yunjing's mind stirred slightly, and he sensed that in the side hall of the "Divine Cloud Palace," the six women seemed to have become acquainted and were gathered in a warm pavilion planted with tranquil lotus flowers, drinking tea and chatting.

The atmosphere seemed harmonious, but subtle barbs and probing underwent in the conversation.

Yu Yunyi took a sip of spiritual tea and asked with a seemingly casual smile, "Sister Ruyan runs a business outside and is very knowledgeable. I wonder what your insights are on the current undercurrents in the cultivation world?" "Sister, you flatter me."

"My sister only manages a small business for her husband and has limited knowledge."

Liu Ruyan put down her teacup and calmly replied, "It's good to take shelter under a big tree. My husband will take care of everything. We sisters can focus on our cultivation and not cause any trouble."

She skillfully steered the question back to Li Yunjing, neither revealing her apprehension nor overstepping her bounds.

Xing'er quickly nodded in agreement: "Brother Yun Jing is the best!"

Yue'er whispered, "We'll listen to our sisters and cultivate diligently."

Clearly, the two girls were rather naive and didn't have any competitive spirit.

In the hearts of the two women, being able to be with Li Yunjing was already a great blessing, so how could they dare to compete with other women?
"Xing'er, Yue'er is such a good girl, no wonder her husband loves her so much."

"However, besides cultivation, there are many interesting places in the Cloud Palace. How about I take you to the 'Flowing Shadow Illusion' tomorrow?"

Zhao Qi blinked and smiled, "The myriad transformations there are quite beneficial for tempering one's mind and spirit."

She took the initiative to show goodwill, which also demonstrated her advantage as someone who came first.

“Sister Qi’er is right.”

Lu Ruoxi added softly, "The Cloud Palace has abundant cultivation resources. If you sisters have any questions, you can come and ask us at any time."

Yu Yunyi smiled slightly as she watched this scene, and instead of delving into it further, she began to talk about some interesting anecdotes and cultivation insights that had recently emerged within the sect.

Li Yunjing calmly withdrew his divine sense and stopped paying attention.

He allowed the subtle interactions between the women to develop as long as they didn't cross the line.

His focus remained firmly on the impending "calamity" and the sect's grand ambitions.

He closed his eyes again, and the Daoist aura around him resonated slowly with the entire "Shenxiao Cloud Palace" and even the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" below, like a sleeping dragon accumulating power, waiting for the moment when the winds and clouds change and it will leap up.

Inside the "Divine Cloud Palace," the warm pavilion is filled with the aroma of tea and laughter; inside the Cardinal Hall, a person sits quietly, his mind already integrated with the vast landscape and the rise and fall of the sect.

The inner palace is temporarily at peace, but storms are quietly brewing in the outside world.

Li Yunjing's return acted like a stabilizing force, calming the sect's mind and causing the entire "Shenxiao Dao Sect" to unleash another wave of energy, initiating further mobilization.

Brilliant streaks of light, like swarms of bees returning to their nest, rose into the sky from islands on the waves of the East China Sea, strongholds on the shores of the South China Sea, border fortresses of the Zhao Kingdom, shadowy lands of the Youyue Kingdom, treacherous outposts across the mountain ranges, vast plains of the Cang Kingdom, and prosperous prefectures and counties of the Ming Dynasty.

These streaks of light were all cultivators from the four elite legions of the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect": the Azure Dragon, the White Tiger, the Vermilion Bird, and the Black Tortoise.

They piloted standardized flying magical artifacts and warships, or formed battle formations and flew in rainbows, orderly and imposing, yet silently tearing through the clouds and converging on the core area of ​​the "Divine Firmament Mountain Range".

This is a strategic withdrawal of power.

Li Yunjing's will had long since been transformed into supreme commands, which were transmitted layer by layer through the sect system.

They relinquished direct control over some peripheral areas, sheathed their sharpest blades, clenched them into fists, and concentrated their efforts on the sect's home territory to prepare for the unknown but inevitably dangerous "calamity."

As for the seven territories outside the mountain gate?

The "East Sea Alliance" of the "East Sea", the various families of the "South Sea", the several thousand-year-old families of the "Zhao Kingdom", the royal family of the "Youyue Kingdom", the branches of the "Crossing Mountains", the sects of the "Cang Kingdom", the Imperial Court of the "Ming Dynasty" and several top sects...

These local forces, and even some powerful rogue cultivators who came upon hearing the news, almost at the same time that the power of the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect" began to recede, eagerly dispatched their respective forces to quickly take over the territories they had long coveted but dared not touch.

There may be friction and competition between them, but in the face of the huge benefits that the "Shenxiao Daozong" has voluntarily given up, a tacit understanding has been formed.

First divide it up, then distribute it internally.

They became the de facto barrier and buffer around the "Shenxiao Daozong".

All of this was within Li Yunjing's expectations and calculations.

Using some peripheral resources that cannot be fully utilized for the time being to exchange for the extension of strategic depth and the service of a large number of free "mercenaries", while keeping the core forces firmly in hand, is undoubtedly an extremely worthwhile deal.

Those forces were overjoyed at the moment, thinking they had gained a great advantage, but they were unaware that they had unknowingly taken on the first line of risk of the future calamity.

Half a month later, the main forces of the four legions transformed into a vast stream of light and orderly entered the sect's grand formation, returning to their respective bases at the four battle peaks of the "Azure Dragon," "White Tiger," "Vermilion Bird," and "Black Tortoise" located at the four extremes of the "Divine Firmament Mountain Range."

The barracks, cultivation caves, training grounds, and war supply warehouses that had been prepared in advance were instantly filled with a murderous aura and powerful spiritual energy, which soared into the sky, making the war atmosphere of the entire sect even more intense.

The main force has returned to its original positions, but its existing strength is still insufficient in the face of that unpredictable "calamity".

There is still a lot of untapped potential within the sect.

Soon, Li Yunjing issued an order, which was instantly transmitted to the Hall of Deacons, the Elders' Council, and the heads of each peak.

"Effective immediately, the sect will enter a state of 'armored' combat readiness."

"All disciples and elders at the Foundation Establishment stage and above, except for those with necessary production duties such as pills, artifacts, talismans, and arrays, and those who maintain the basic operation of the sect, must undergo wartime reorganization."

The instructions were clear, ruthless, and left no room for argument.

For a moment, there was a slight commotion within the entire "Shenxiao Dao Sect," but it quickly returned to a more tense order.

Those Foundation Establishment stage stewards and Golden Core stage elders who were usually responsible for preaching, managing the medicine garden, guarding the library, and handling external affairs, regardless of how leisurely and privileged their previous status was, all received a unified transfer order at this moment.

No one dared to complain!

The supreme decree of the sect leader, coupled with the looming shadow of a great calamity, made everyone understand that the survival of the sect was above all personal gains and losses.

Figures flew out from various peaks and halls, heading to the "Azure Dragon Hall," "White Tiger Hall," "Vermilion Bird Hall," and "Black Tortoise Hall" to report, following instructions.

Among them were some old Golden Core cultivators with white hair and beards, who looked like immortals, as well as many middle-aged deacons who were stuck in the late Foundation Establishment stage or had been at the Great Perfection stage for many years and seemed to have no future.

They were quickly dispersed and reassigned to various divisions and squads of the four major legions according to their cultivation level and the characteristics of their cultivation techniques.

In the "Azure Dragon Hall" square, the newly recruited cultivators looked at the imposing, clearly battle-hardened regular legion cultivators before them. Many of them turned slightly pale, but most of them had a determined look on their faces.

"By order of the Supreme Master!"

"From this day forward, you are all to serve as trainees for the 'Azure Dragon Army'!"

"Forget your past leisurely lives; here, only warriors reside!"

"The sect has bestowed resources far exceeding what is usually available, but what you must do is to familiarize yourself with the methods of combined battle formations in the shortest possible time and transform your cultivation into combat power!"

A legion commander flew overhead, his voice booming like thunder: "Train! Train to the death! In this calamity, weakness is a sin, only strength can survive!"

Similar scenes were playing out simultaneously at the four major temples.

A vast amount of resources—elixirs for enhancing cultivation, spiritual liquids for tempering the body, spiritual ointments for repairing damage, and powerful standard magical artifacts and talismans—were allocated from the sect's treasury like flowing water, prioritizing the supply to the four legions.

The newly recruited cultivators, especially many who had been stuck at their bottlenecks for years, broke through their limitations and made rapid progress in their cultivation under the stimulation of abundant resources and the iron-blooded atmosphere within the legion.

Li Yunjing sat in the "Divine Cloud Palace," coldly observing everything.

In this efficient integration and strengthening, the sect's fortune became even more concentrated and prosperous. The protective array that covered the mountain range also became increasingly thick and solid due to the rapid increase in internal power.

"not enough……"

He muttered to himself, his gaze seemingly piercing through time and space, seeing the increasingly clear aura of calamity hidden deep in the void.

"The real test has not yet begun."

"These fresh blood still need to be tempered by the fires of war."

But Li Yunjing was not in a hurry.

You have to eat one bite at a time, and you have to go step by step.

Only by integrating and enhancing our strength to the current limit can we have a chance of survival in the future bloody calamities.

Just as the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" was busy integrating its forces and strengthening its combat readiness, the "Tianlan Alliance," a behemoth formed by the joint efforts of several ancient and powerful sects, located at the other extreme of the vast cultivation world, finally began to reveal its ferocious claws.

The headquarters of the "Tianlan Alliance" is located in a magnificent palace suspended above the fierce winds of the heavens.

The Five Elements True Lord, the agent personally appointed by Li Yunjing, sat on the jade throne representing the highest authority of the "Demon Slaying Pavilion".

His expression was calm, but his eyes were as sharp as a hawk's. Below him stood respectfully representatives from various member sects within the alliance.

"By order of Vice Alliance Leader Li."

“A calamity is imminent, and no single sect or faction can remain unscathed.”

"Now that the Tianlan Alliance has been established, it should unite the strength of all parties to jointly resist the calamity."

The Five Elements True Lord's voice was not loud, but it carried an undeniable authority, clearly echoing in every corner of the hall: "From this day forward, all first-class sects within the 'Demon Slaying Pavilion' must earnestly assume their leadership responsibilities!"

His gaze swept over the representatives below, including some powerful figures from influential sects who usually held sway over their regions and were arrogant and haughty, but at this moment they were all holding their breath and paying attention.

"You shall all return to your respective territories and, within a specified period, rectify all sects, aristocratic families, and even renowned independent cultivator forces under your jurisdiction."

"Resources need to be allocated in a unified manner, personnel need to be registered, and combat forces need to be trained into an army!"

"Anyone who disobeys will be considered a rebel against the alliance and will be dealt with according to the alliance rules!"

The command was concise and ruthless, exuding an iron-blooded aura.

This is no longer a loose alliance of interests, but is transforming into a highly centralized war community.

"Follow the law!"

The crowd below responded in unison, their expressions solemn.

Behind this order stood the legendary cultivator Li Yunjing, and his unfathomable "Shenxiao Dao Sect" and "Demon Slaying Pavilion".

No one dared to outwardly comply while inwardly defying orders at such a critical juncture.

Moreover, most of the people here are "our own people," and the few "outsiders" wouldn't dare to disobey Li Yunjing's orders and offend their superior at this time.

Like the "Demon Slaying Pavilion," the "Tianlan Alliance" headquarters also issued similar orders, and each department and each behemoth sect received instructions and began to take action.

One after another, behemoth sects began to forcefully promote the will of the "Tianlan Alliance" within their traditional spheres of influence.

Many large sects that originally obeyed orders but not proclamations and maintained a semi-independent status were forced to relinquish control of some core resource points and incorporate their disciples into the wartime system according to the standards set by the "Tianlan Alliance".

Those long-established clans that had dominated the region for millennia were required to open their clan treasuries, contribute resources, and send their elite members to join the "Tianlan Alliance" coalition.

Even many independent cultivators who were like hermits in the wilderness received the "Tianlan Alliance's" call to arms, and were brought into the alliance's system through either enticement or coercion.

Resistance did occur, but any troublemakers who dared to stand out were ruthlessly crushed by the "Tianlan Alliance" and its top-tier sects eager to claim credit.

The "Demon Slayer Pavilion's" enforcement team launched attacks in various locations, employing ruthless methods to quickly quell several influential resistance incidents, achieving a strong deterrent effect.

The entire sphere of influence of the "Tianlan Alliance" seemed to have become a huge furnace, melting down all the forces within its range with unprecedented force and speed.

Although the process was inevitably accompanied by bloodshed and oppression, the efficiency was astonishingly high.

Time flies, and the path of cultivation knows no years; in the blink of an eye, ten years have passed.

These past ten years have been a period of earth-shattering changes for the vast "Tianlan Star," a period of reshaping the order, and also a period of intense preparation for war.

Under the efficient and ruthless integration methods of the behemoth "Tianlan Alliance", almost all the sects, families, independent cultivator cities and even overseas immortal islands on "Tianlan Star" that have a name can be forcibly incorporated into the vast system of "Tianlan Alliance", except for the demonic sect forces that have been hiding their whereabouts and seem to have completely disappeared into the shadows.

Faced with this calamity that will sweep across the stars, only by submitting to the will of the "Tianlan Alliance" can one find a glimmer of hope, and perhaps even obtain resources and status that were unimaginable in the past.

The entire star seemed to have transformed into a giant military camp.

Resources are explored, mined, and allocated in a unified manner.

Rare mineral veins and blessed lands of spiritual herbs, which were once considered the lifeblood of each faction, are now all marked with the "Tianlan Alliance" logo, with their output distributed according to demand and prioritized for the needs of the war.

The monks were registered and assigned to different sequences according to their cultivation level and special skills.

Those skilled in combat joined the War Department, while those proficient in alchemy, weapon crafting, talismans, and formations joined the production department. Even many low-level cultivators were organized to be responsible for logistical support work such as maintaining formations, transporting supplies, and cultivating spirit grains.

The social structure of the entire cultivation world has undergone a fundamental change, with efficiency and combat power becoming the highest principles.

The headquarters of the "Tianlan Alliance" continuously issued standardized blueprints and numerous orders for various weapon crafting, alchemy, and talisman making, requiring all member forces to complete them in accordance with quality and quantity.

Countless forging furnaces burned day and night, the fragrance of elixirs permeated thousands of miles, and talismans were piled up like mountains.

Enormous war artifacts were being assembled in workshops across the land, and new battle formations were being continuously developed and practiced.

Even the mundane world has been deeply involved.

The various dynasties were required to provide massive amounts of basic resources and eligible young men. After initial screening, they were sent to designated locations for spiritual root testing and basic cultivation training as reserve forces.

Although only one in ten thousand will succeed, the sheer number of applicants ensures that fresh blood can always be drawn in.

In the past decade, under the rule of the "Tianlan Alliance", "Tianlan Star" has lost its former carefree and unrestrained atmosphere and the private infighting among sects.

All that existed was ironclad rules, order, and a suppressed yet fervent fervor for preparing for war.

The power of the entire star system was mobilized like never before, united as one, just to deal with the "calamity" that might descend at any time and in any way.

As one of the top executives of the "Tianlan Alliance," Li Yunjing's will permeated the entire integration process.

Although he resides deep within the "Divine Firmament Cloud Palace" and never appears in person, his orders are carried out efficiently through the Five Elements True Lords and the "Demon Slaying Pavilion," and no one dares to neglect them.

The forces affiliated with the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" were almost all firmly bound to the "Demon Slaying Pavilion," and were not drawn away or scattered by the alliance.

This is undoubtedly a good thing for the various forces that have sided with Li Yunjing.

The Shenxiao Dao Sect itself has undergone a complete transformation in the past ten years.

After countless internal drills, small-scale external bandit suppression operations, and the injection of massive resources, the combat power of the four legions has soared.

The newly recruited cultivators had long since shed their former laziness; their eyes were sharp, their aura was deep and composed, and their actions carried an iron-blooded and murderous aura, making them no different from veteran soldiers of the regular army.

Each legion now has over 100,000 men!
This is three times the number of people during peacetime!
The combat power of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" has greatly increased!

Under the continuous nourishment of the earth's spiritual energy and Li Yunjing's constant tempering, the entire sect's grand formation became increasingly thick and majestic, its radiance restrained, yet giving people a sense of solidity capable of withstanding the collapse of heaven and earth.

In ten years, "Tianlan Star" has been armed to the teeth.

On this day, Li Yunjing slowly opened his eyes in the "Divine Cloud Palace". His gaze seemed to pierce through the palace and the clouds, looking towards the boundless starry sky.

He could sense that the aura of calamity permeating beyond the stars, after ten years of brewing and accumulation, had reached its peak, as if it might materialize into a storm at any moment.

The spiritual energy of the entire star seemed to become stagnant and restless under this pressure.

"Finally...it's coming?"

He spoke softly, his voice calm, yet carrying a hint of sternness.

Ten years of preparation have exhausted the accumulation of countless years of "Tianlan Star". Now, it's time to put it to the test.

"It seems I'll have to make a trip."

Li Yunjing slowly stood up and looked in the direction of "Huangze Continent".

For the past ten years, it has been a brutal process of consolidation. To protect his reputation, Li Yunjing did not participate in any actions, but only gave orders to his subordinates.

Now, he is going to personally go to headquarters to talk with various experts.

(End of this chapter)