Cultivation of Immortality: This is what unorthodox methods are like.

The emcee sighed, "I haven't even reached the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage yet, and you're already considering the next stage."

"And...does the next realm really require such a grand display?"

According to the master of ceremonies, during this period, the royal power demanded the construction of numerous manors.

These estates, connected with those of the Daoist cultivators, totaled one thousand and eighty.

Each manor contains one hundred top-tier magical artifacts, totaling one hundred and eight thousand magical artifacts.

Even the master of ceremonies and the Taoist nun couldn't fathom where Wang Quan had gotten so many ritual implements.

To her surprise, she discovered that the many cultivators who frequently sought out Wang Quan and spent time with him seemed not at all jealous of the fact that Wang Quan possessed 108,000 magical artifacts.

The monks, on the contrary, often muttered strange things like, "I was so stupid," or "Why didn't I prepare in advance?"

In the eyes of the master of ceremonies, creating 108,000 top-tier magical artifacts was no big deal for those cultivators.

"I've been around for so many years, and I've even become a Foundation Establishment cultivator, but all I have now are a few magic weapon prototypes and a dozen or so magic artifacts."

"How come there's such a big difference between us?"

She was quite jealous and resentful: "I'm probably only a little short of Foundation Establishment spiritual light compared to them."

Why is there such a big difference?

"One hundred and eight thousand top-tier magical artifacts! Just thinking about it is enough to make one despair!"

When the master of ceremonies came to her senses, Wang Quan had already left.

At this moment, Wang Quan sat atop the seventy-two trails of dust, casting several spiritual eye spells to observe the manors, courtyards, and other structures.

These things were all crafted using architectural techniques and possess unique powers.

Moreover, it also contains one hundred top-tier magical artifacts.

These ritual implements are either hung on the eaves or corners of houses, placed in wells, or transformed into artificial mountains or trees.

Wang Quan observed the placement of each ritual implement and checked for any defects.

A.....

One hundred...

A thousand seats...

After inspecting the last courtyard, Wang Quan breathed a sigh of relief: "Everything's fine!"

"Now that's settled, we can officially activate the resources needed to refine these magical artifacts for the Purple Mansion."

The Purple Mansion requires a wide variety of resources, including: Foundation Building Spiritual Light, Heavenly Dipper and Earthly Fiends, Magical Artifacts, the essence of the sun, moon, stars, wind, rain, and dew.

His purpose in placing 108,000 magical artifacts in the mansion was to depict the structure of these courtyards and estates.

Then they are reflected into the ritual implements.

When the Purple Palace is opened in the future, the magic artifact can be activated to release the reflected courtyards, manors, etc., making them part of the Purple Palace.

These reflected things can even be sunk into the Purple Mansion Earth and decomposed, transforming into numerous foundations and roots.

The power of the king can be reflected in these manor buildings, and if Jinghong and the others create magical artifacts in the future, they can be reflected in the same way.

Furthermore, everyone can be reflected at the same time.

Currently, only Wang Quan possesses 108,000 magical artifacts; the other cultivators have not prepared that many.

call!call!call!

Wang Quan unleashed streams of magical power, activating numerous magical artifacts.

After a full day and night of fussing, all 108,000 magical artifacts were activated and then silently began to operate.

Only then did Wang Quan take the first step towards the Purple Mansion Realm.

When Ruo Jinghong and the others learned that he had begun to develop his Purple Mansion, they were all jealous.

All the Daoist cultivators, including Ma Qingqiu, came over and said, "Fellow Daoist, you've made such rapid progress, we should throw a big banquet to celebrate."

"When you become successful in the future, never forget your poor friends of today."

Wang Quan was both amused and exasperated: "Everyone, I've only just copied some buildings and taken the first step in opening up the path to the Purple Mansion. There are still 9,999 steps to go."

"Whether I leave a little earlier or you leave a little later makes no difference."

"After all, we're just laying the foundation now; the real difference will emerge when we open up the Purple Mansion."

"But by then, you'll probably all be way ahead of me."

"After all—I come from an unorthodox background, and my foundation is somewhat inferior to yours."

Ruo Jinghong and the others immediately rolled their eyes.

Haha, before coming to Stone City, everyone would still believe Wang Quan's words.

But now, nobody believes that.

The power and influence of the royal authority were so great that even Ma Qingqiu had to admit defeat.

"Whether it's a heterodox sect, a heretical path, or even a righteous sect, everyone cultivates the same things."

"If you are better than us, it means you have a stronger foundation than us."

They have a stronger foundation now, and that will remain true in the future.

"After all, Stone City has all the fundamental techniques and spells for Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators."

A group of Daoist cultivators grumbled among themselves, feeling a mixture of sullen satisfaction and envy.

Seeing this, Wang Quan didn't say anything more: "Fine!"

"Shall we have a big banquet tonight?"

Many Daoist cultivators clapped their hands in praise: "Excellent!"

"no problem!"

"Perfect opportunity to relax!"

Mei Niang, standing to the side, tugged at Wang Quan's arm: "Since we're having such a grand feast today, you must join us in the festivities!"

Wang Quan coughed: "I still prefer the quieter one-on-one approach!"

Mei Niang blinked: "No problem, just the two of us."

"I'll show you what it means to have a beautiful woman's body like butter and a waist like a knife!"

Ruo Jinghong, standing to the side, curled her lip and sneered: "You're already a beautiful 29-year-old woman, I'm afraid your body is as hard as dirt and your waist as strong as iron."

Mei Niang gritted her teeth: "I cultivate the [Spring and Autumn Gu], which allows me to reverse aging; I just turned sixteen today."

Just as Ruo Jinghong sneered and was about to mock her, Wang Quan coughed: "Alright, everyone, get things ready immediately, prepare for a grand banquet."

"But... are we in the present world? Or are we going to the underworld?"

Ma Qingqiu coughed: "I feel it's better to go to the underworld."

The other cultivators all asked, "Why?"

"The underworld is chilly and full of ghosts and monsters; there's nothing fun about it."

Ma Qingqiu coughed: "But... staying in the present world wouldn't have a good impact!"

"The other cultivators are bleeding and sweating, risking their lives to clean up the abnormal climate."

"If they knew about our feasting and enjoying life, they would definitely resent us."

"But if we go to the underworld, they won't know, so they won't hold any grudges, which will help them stay calm."

Many cultivators suddenly realized the truth.

Then, everyone turned to look at Wang Quan.

Wang Quan's lips twitched.

Although he doesn't really act like a human being, sometimes he still wants to.

"Ladies and gentlemen... I intend for all living beings to participate in this feast!"

"After all, many living beings live only for today and have no tomorrow."

"Let them enjoy themselves before they die; it won't hurt them."

Upon hearing this, Ma Qingqiu and the others shook their heads, saying, "You're just too kind-hearted."

"This kindness will cost you dearly sooner or later!"

Wang Quan laughed heartily: "As long as we don't suffer a loss at noon, that's fine!"

The cultivators were stunned for a moment, then they all laughed.

"Alright, everyone, contact the cultivators outside to come back. We'll have a grand feast today."

Many cultivators nodded in agreement, preparing to notify those cultivators who were risking their lives for the cause.

At this moment, Ruo Jinghong suddenly spoke up: "Tell all living beings that today, the Flower-Scattering Daoist Wang Quan has made further progress in his cultivation and is in a joyful mood, which is why he has bestowed this feast upon all living beings!"

The cultivators sighed.