tkworld Chapter 389 Grand Palace Master: Since He Can Do It, Let Him Do It Well!
Chapter 389 Grand Palace Master: Since He Can Do It, Let Him Do It Well!
Chapter 389: Grand Palace Master: Since he is capable, let him do it well!
A flat square, covering tens of thousands of acres, was paved with large pieces of refined spirit jade crystal stones.
At the edge of the square, every hundred steps stood a crystal pillar, several people's embrace in circumference and about ten zhang tall. The surface of the pillar was filled with mysterious and complex array patterns, emitting a radiant and intricate light.
Countless women dressed in bright and beautiful clothes stood guard at the edge of the square, witnessing a large group of young men and women entering the central area of the square.
They were all dressed in pure white monk robes. Under the guidance of the attendants, they sat in rows in the designated area and waited silently.
After a while, a purple jade cloud platform with a diameter of more than ten zhang flew over. On it were a group of high-ranking female immortals dressed in magnificent and dazzling attire. There were hardly any below the Great Principle realm.
The cloud platform landed lightly near the central area of the square, and the female immortals surrounded a beautiful young man with eyes like lacquer and a dragon-like appearance as they walked down. Of course, he was dressed as a girl at the moment, and with the concealment of forbidden secret techniques, he appeared to be a beautiful and elegant young girl in the eyes of others.
"...Junior Brother, there are a total of three million cultivation seedlings sent over this time, this is the first batch, with a quantity of one hundred and fifty thousand. I'll leave the rest to you!" said Miao Xin Buddha Lord, who was by his side, with a graceful and noble smile.
Qin Muling nodded and walked up to the nearby high platform with the accompaniment of his senior sisters. He focused his eyes and looked down. These thirty thousand young men and women formed square formations, sitting upright and waiting silently without looking around.
The five Supreme-level forces of the Buddhist lineage each possessed one or more complete Immortal Domains, governing over billions of trillions of mortal subjects. With such a large population base, there were naturally many seedlings with excellent aptitude and suitable for cultivation.
Of course, the resources of any force were limited, and it was impossible to open the door to disciples indiscriminately. Therefore, the admission threshold had to be raised. Following the principle of preferring quality over quantity, only a very small number of cultivation seedlings could be formally included and invested in resources for training.
Although Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace no longer lacked cultivation resources, in order to expand the power of the sect and relax the standards for recruiting new disciples, it did not reach the point of accepting anyone and everyone.
Just like the three million cultivation seedlings sent by the Buddhist lineage this time, they had gone through at least four rounds of selection, defeating hundreds of competitors, and only then had the opportunity to appear before Qin Muling.
Of course, even at this stage, they were not completely worry-free, as about seventy percent of them would still be eliminated in the end.
"Junior Brother, take your time to look. If there are more suitable candidates, it doesn't matter if the number of finalists is slightly higher," Miao Xin Buddha Lord added.
Qin Muling agreed and slowly activated his innate Divine Ability. His vision changed, and above the heads of these young men and women, there appeared luck phenomena of varying strengths and forms.
For those with weak luck and unstable foundations, it appeared as a faint white mist. For those with slightly better foundations and luck, the white mist would appear thicker and more solid, with a hint of red in the center.
If it was a seedling with excellent innate talent, noble destiny, and strong luck, the cloud above their heads would show a golden or even green color, occasionally accompanied by illusions of stars, lotus flowers, spiritual beasts, lingzhi mushrooms, and so on.
Regardless of which force encountered such seedlings, they would compete to recruit them, personally accepting them as disciples and investing a large amount of resources to carefully cultivate them.
However, such examples were few and far between. Qin Muling looked around and only found a few individuals.
The foundations, luck, and destiny of most of the young men and women were only qualified, suitable for being outer disciples or disciples for menial tasks.
As for whether they could advance further in the future and become inner disciples or even true disciples, it would depend on their own opportunities and encounters, as well as their diligent cultivation and tempering.
After a short time, Qin Muling came to a conclusion. Among the first batch of one hundred and fifty thousand people, he had selected more than forty-eight thousand. According to the quality of their aptitude, luck, and destiny, they were divided into seven levels from high to low.
The remaining candidates were actually quite good. If they were placed in the first or second-rate forces, they would definitely be qualified disciples. However, they were not up to the standards of the Supreme-level forces.
Qin Muling informed Miao Xin Buddha Lord of the results, and she immediately instructed the elders of the Buddhist lineage around her to take note of the list and then asked this group of young men and women to leave and arrange for the second batch of candidates to come over.
After returning, the higher-ups of the Buddhist lineage would definitely conduct another round of review. Of course, Qin Muling did not tamper with anything, so the final result would not be any different.
In this way, batch after batch was reviewed, and by the time the last group of candidates was finished, three days and three nights had passed.
Under Qin Muling's discernment, among the more than 970,000 people who made it to the final round, four candidates with strong luck and exceptional talents, equivalent to the level of monstrous geniuses, were discovered. There were nearly a hundred first-class monstrous geniuses, over two thousand second-class monstrous geniuses, and the rest were basically just filling the numbers.
However, nothing is absolute. Examples of disciples who started as menial disciples but made great progress due to fortuitous encounters and opportunities are not particularly rare in the Extreme Void Starry Sky and the Upper Realm.
"You've worked hard, junior apprentice brother," Miao Xin, the Buddha Lord, said with satisfaction. "I will give you the agreed-upon reward immediately. In addition, after these disciples are arranged, the sect may continue to send people for you to help oversee. Is that okay?"
Qin Muling nodded slightly. "No problem, it's just a small favor."
Half a day later, the Multi-Storied Heavenly Boat team of the Buddhist sect hurriedly left with this group of young boys and girls. After all, male cultivators were not allowed to stay for long in the Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace headquarters.
However, there were still millions of female cultivators from the Buddhist sect who stayed behind. This was an additional investment by the Buddhist sect in the Female Cultivators Union Alliance, and of course, it was also to make full use of the vast territory allocated to the Buddhist sect.
The other female cultivation sects followed the same practice. Since the last time the Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace repelled the Dao Court's attack, they had all increased their investment in the Female Cultivators Union Alliance and sent millions to tens of millions of disciples to reside in the Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace headquarters.
Ji Qingluan, elegant and noble, also approached, her jade arm encircling Qin Muling's waist as she smiled and said, "Junior apprentice brother, the Multi-Storied Heavenly Boat team from the Ji family will also arrive in a few days. Let's go together then? Only you can handle this!"
"Alright, let's go together," Qin Muling sighed and looked at the senior sisters around him. "If any of you have the same need, please speak up quickly so that the master can arrange the schedule in advance and avoid being caught off guard."
"Okay, we'll trouble you, junior apprentice brother!" Empress Jun Haoyue, Empress Tong Ying, Empress Lan Hua, Empress Jing Lan, and other female empresses happily agreed. They naturally wouldn't miss such an opportunity.
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In the Upper Realm, the Monster Emperor Kingdom.
This Transcendent Level power's pivotal stronghold was located in a space created by the Monster Emperor herself using a great divine ability, high above the nine heavens.
In the celestial garden of the heavenly palace, with clouds and mist, the magnificent and grandiose scene of the Yaochi stretched for millions of miles. The mysterious and unfathomable Dao Rhyme permeated the space.
In the pavilion by the pool, on a warm jade cloud bed several zhang long, the Monster Emperor, with a lazy expression, half-closed her eyes as if she were asleep.
She appeared to be a sixteen or seventeen-year-old girl, with a stunning appearance and delicate features. Her long green hair cascaded like a waterfall on the cloud bed, and her figure under the bright yellow dress was graceful and smooth, with undulating curves.
What's more, behind her, ten snow-white and holy fox tails draped over her like a cloak, each hair shimmering with a pure and noble soft radiance, like a bright and clean full moon, enveloping this ruler.
Ten-tailed Celestial Fox, this was the current Monster Emperor Kingdom, or rather, the supreme ruler of the Beast Race Heavenly Court. Her cultivation was unfathomable, and her divine abilities were powerful enough to move stars and change the world!
The Beast Race Heavenly Court had countless powerful beings, with countless Great Monster trolls emerging one after another. At any time, there were ambitious individuals coveting the position of Monster Emperor, wanting to replace her. However, in front of this seemingly weak ruler, they all ended up with severe injuries and heavy losses.
The Monster Emperor had held the supreme power of the Beast Race Heavenly Court for countless ages, commanding countless Beast Race beings, and her position was as stable as a rock. Until now, no one had been able to drive her off the throne.
Around the cloud bed, not far from the corridor pillars, hundreds of trusted eunuchs stood with lowered eyebrows and hands hanging down, quietly waiting for the summons of the Monster Emperor.
After an unknown period of time, a red-robed old man with a dignified and cold expression hurriedly walked from the depths of the mist. The numerous guards along the way ignored him.
"Your Majesty..." The red-robed old man stopped three zhang away from the cloud bed and bowed slightly before softly calling out.
The Monster Emperor, who had been wandering in the void, woke up quietly, opened her mesmerizing eyes that could overturn all living beings, and her magnetic and ethereal voice sounded, "What's the matter?"
"The person from Genesis Star Palace woke up again a few days ago and received Bing Chan, a direct disciple who returned from Extreme Void Starry Sky. It seems they had a lengthy conversation..."
The old man in the red robe calmly stated, "As for the specific content of the conversation, we do not know because our intelligence is not sufficient."
"..."
Monster Emperor fell silent for a moment before his voice turned cold, "To act so secretly and ambiguously, it's hard to believe she has no ulterior motives!"
"It's unlikely to be unrelated matters. Most likely, it's about the whereabouts of the Innate Primordial Spirit Seed."
"After deducing, we believe that this possibility is indeed very high!" the old man in the red robe agreed.
Monster Emperor sat up straight, his slender and plump figure, his gaze deep and calm as he said,
"After the battle in the chaotic void, her injuries were not ordinary, but she recovered quickly and even advanced in cultivation, all thanks to the Innate Primordial Spirit Seed."
"Unfortunately, I trusted that wretched person and agreed to temporarily entrust the Innate Primordial Spirit Seed to her, only to find out that she had taken it for herself and refused to let me see it again!"
The old man in the red robe remained silent. This grudge from tens of millions of years ago had not been resolved, and the repeated wars between the two transcendent-level forces were all because of the ownership of the Innate Primordial Spirit Seed.
However, Monster Emperor later learned that the Innate Primordial Spirit Seed had always been hidden in the main hall of Genesis Star Palace in Extreme Void Starry Sky and was not carried by the owner of the star palace.
Unfortunately, when she received the news, the main hall of Genesis Star Palace in Extreme Void Starry Sky had already been devastated by those orthodox forces, and the Innate Primordial Spirit Seed, which had been nurtured in the Thousand Leaves Merit Azure Lotus Pond, had also disappeared without a trace.
Genesis Star Palace had been investigating this matter all along, but so far, there seemed to be no substantial progress. Otherwise, the owner of the star palace would have been able to take that crucial step towards eternal transcendence long ago!
"What do you think is the best way to handle this matter?"
After pondering for a long time, Monster Emperor finally spoke.
The old man in the red robe said softly, "Now that the date of the merger of the two realms is approaching, those forces have already begun to lay out in Extreme Void Starry Sky. Our Sacred Clan naturally cannot fall behind. We should send a part of our forces to establish a foundation there."
Monster Emperor nodded gently, "That is only right. We should have more manpower, and other matters can be put on hold temporarily. The focus should be on monitoring the movements of Genesis Star Palace. If we can find out the whereabouts of the Innate Primordial Spirit Seed, we must report it immediately!"
"I believe that the Innate Primordial Spirit Seed is unlikely to return to the chaotic void or come to the upper realm. It is most likely still hidden in Extreme Void Starry Sky."
Previously, the masters in Monster Emperor's kingdom who were skilled in divination and deduction tended to believe that since the Innate Primordial Spirit Seed was born in the depths of the chaotic void, it would most likely return there after breaking free and was unlikely to stay in Extreme Void Starry Sky.
Monster Emperor had always held a half-believing attitude towards this. After all, as one of the two top powerhouses who had come into contact with the Innate Primordial Spirit Seed, she firmly believed that her intuition would not be wrong.
"Yes, Your Majesty, I will take care of this matter," the old man in the red robe said respectfully, bowing and leaving.
Monster Emperor remained silent for a moment before asking in a indifferent and gloomy voice, "If she really finds the Innate Primordial Spirit Seed, how should we respond?"
A cold and sinister voice came from the space, "We cannot let her have it. We must use all means to retrieve it, including restarting the war!"
"Yes, I also think so," Monster Emperor said calmly, "One day, I will make her understand that what belongs to others cannot be kept! She couldn't surpass me back then, and today, the result will not change!"
In the face of the opportunity to achieve enlightenment and eternal transcendence, there is absolutely no reason to retreat. From Monster Emperor's standpoint, even if it meant sacrificing the last drop of blood from the billions of Beast Race, she would not back down.
...
Divine Phoenix Palace Main Altar.
In the secret hall sealed by layers of formations, the Grand Palace Master sat in the center, surrounded by the Supreme Elders of the sect.
"... This is how things happened. After I came back this time, I can't stay for long. After dealing with the matters, I have to go over there. I won't feel at ease if I don't personally stay by his side," the Grand Palace Master said with a solemn expression, recounting the experience in the Extreme Void Starry Sky.
"Yes, that's right," a beautiful woman with golden hair, blue eyes, and radiant snow-white skin smiled slightly. "Since the founding ancestor of our Divine Phoenix Palace, we have never heard of any Supreme Master accepting male cultivators as direct disciples. But if it's the Innate Primordial Good Fortune Azure Lotus, it's only natural!"
The Supreme Elders who once held high positions in the Divine Phoenix Palace smiled at each other. To obtain the transformed body of the Innate Primordial Good Fortune Azure Lotus at an early stage, the benefits for both the sect and themselves were immeasurable.
As for the authenticity of the matter, there was no need to doubt. Just by looking at the fact that the Grand Palace Master went on this trip and her own luck increased by more than ten percent, and the Spirit Inspiring Dao Rhyme from the Innate Primordial Good Fortune Azure Lotus instantly healed several severely injured Supreme Elders, was there a need for more evidence?
"But, Master, don't you plan to inform them about this?" a girl who looked only fifteen or sixteen years old, lively and lovely, asked. "We are all fellow disciples. If such an important opportunity is kept from them, they might have objections later!"
She was referring to the high-level members of other sects. The Grand Palace Master's current actions, strictly speaking, violated the rules of the sect. If a core elder used this matter to attack her, it would be troublesome to some extent.
The Grand Palace Master shook her head. "This matter is too significant. Everything must prioritize the safety of Qin Muling. Let's not talk about it for now. We can discuss it when I return to the sect next time!"
She could bear this responsibility. Besides the consideration of confidentiality, she naturally had her own thoughts. By prioritizing the benefits for the high-level members of her own sect, she could enhance the influence of her sect within the sect and make other sects behave.
"Now, Master, what do you plan to do? Will you bring another group of people to the Extreme Void Starry Sky?" a gentle and quiet, dignified young woman asked softly. "If possible, let me go too! I've been in this sect's secret realm for so long, and I really want to go out and relax!"
Her words caused the surrounding senior sisters to look at her one after another. Did she really want to go out and relax? We don't have the heart to expose you!
The Grand Palace Master didn't mind. "No problem. Lingling is currently lacking protection around her. You can be her guardian in the future and ensure her safety!"
"Yes, you are filial. That's perfect!"
The dignified beauty nodded in satisfaction. Her Three Corpses Incarnation had always been unable to achieve Unified Harmony. With the blessing of the luck from the Innate Primordial Good Fortune Azure Lotus, she would soon be able to fulfill her wish.
After a moment of contemplation, the Grand Palace Master continued, "This time, I brought back a batch of Heavenly Medicine resources. Distributing them should be enough to heal thousands of severely injured elders. Then, I will select a group of people from those loyal to us to go to the Extreme Void Starry Sky, with a limit of two million people!"
"In addition, call back Su Linqing, Hua Jingyi, and the other six girls. Let them accompany Liuying Zixi in the Extreme Void Starry Sky and serve Qin Muling together!"
The expressions of the elders were slightly surprised. The intention of the Grand Palace Master was clearly to give all eight saintesses of their sect to Qin Muling, which had never happened before. But since it was the Innate Primordial Good Fortune Azure Lotus, it seemed reasonable.
"Master, in that case, there are a few of my disciples who are somewhat capable. Why don't you bring them along this time?" a stunningly beautiful woman with an arrogant expression and enchanting appearance said. She was one of the Supreme Elders who had just recovered from severe injuries and naturally didn't want to miss such an opportunity.
The Grand Palace Master didn't refuse. "No problem. Since Qin Muling is so capable, let him do a good job!"
The elders all smiled and covered their mouths. The hope of attaining the Dao was within reach, and everything else was just trivial matters. As long as Qin Muling was willing, the Divine Phoenix Palace could give him everything he wanted, even...
The matter was settled like this.
A month later, under highly confidential conditions and with the cooperation of many Supreme Elders, the Grand Palace Master quietly completed a series of arrangements and then set off for the Extreme Void Starry Sky with two million high-level female immortals.
(End of this chapter)