tkworld Chapter 341: Worry Not About Scarcity But About Inequality
Chapter 341: Worry Not About Scarcity But About Inequality
Chapter 341: Not Worried About Scarcity, But Unequal Distribution
To this day, the importance of Qin Muling is beyond doubt.
His departure or stay not only concerns the life and death of Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace, but also the future hope of Immortal Venerable Qing Yao's enlightenment. There is absolutely no reason to back down, and it has nothing to do with right or wrong.
Facing the strong coercion from Genesis Star Palace, Immortal Venerable Qing Yao's choice is to confront it head-on, even if it means turning against this once number one immortal Sacred Land and going to war. She is willing to do whatever it takes!
Mu Yinghua, Xinyu, Feng Ge, Qinghuan, Tong Ying, Lan Hua, Jing Lan, and other Emperor Sovereigns, including Immortal Venerable Qing Yao's two direct disciples, Jinghuan Emperor Sovereign and Yunhu Emperor Sovereign, silently stepped forward, their primordial Spiritual Treasures ready to strike, prepared to take action.
In the face of such a great opportunity, right and wrong are irrelevant. Unless they perish today, Emperor Bing Chan can forget about taking Qin Muling away.
Yexing Lan's beautiful eyes contained a murderous intent. She slowly drew her sword, and a gust of wind surged in the void. The chilling Sword Intent, as if it had substance, stirred and brewed around her, causing the temperature within a range of millions of miles to drop sharply.
"Enough!"
At this critical moment, Emperor Bing Chan gently held back her junior sister and said to Immortal Venerable Qing Yao with emphasis, "Today's matter ends here. However, our Master will soon awaken and return. At that time, no matter who you rely on, you will not be able to seize what does not belong to you!"
The strength comparison between the two sides is clear at a glance. Emperor Bing Chan knows that she is no match for Immortal Venerable Qing Yao until she fully recovers, even with Yexing Lan and Dongfang Zhihan by her side.
Therefore, whether they like it or not, they can only give up today and wait for more senior sisters to return from the Upper Realm before seeking justice from Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace.
Immortal Venerable Qing Yao calmly said, "The owner of Genesis Star Palace does indeed have an extraordinary cultivation. This venerable is inferior. However, in the future, there will be countless powerful beings aspiring to the origin of Extreme Void Starry Sky luck in the two realms of Unified Harmony. If she wants to achieve her goal, it may not be as easy as you think!"
"Hmph! You don't have to worry about it!"
Emperor Bing Chan coldly glanced at her. She always felt a familiar aura emanating from Immortal Venerable Qing Yao, as did the Sect Master Mu Yinghua and Emperor Feng Ge. Even the several other female Emperor Sovereigns dressed in splendid attire were no exception.
Emperor Bing Chan couldn't find the right words to describe this feeling. It was as if... they were all shaped by the same mold, with similar features and a similar aura throughout their bodies.
However, Emperor Bing Chan and Yexing Lan, who had never had a partner or experienced worldly affairs, could not possibly understand the intricacies. After pondering for a moment and failing to come up with an answer, she had to temporarily give up.
The two women returned to the Ice Crystal Cold Jade Hall, and this Innate Spiritual Treasure gradually accelerated its departure, disappearing into the depths of the void after a dozen breaths.
"Finally sent away these unwelcome guests!"
Emperor Xinyu let out a sigh of relief. Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace had narrowly escaped a crisis this time. She believed that after today, the sect's reputation and influence in the Extreme Void Starry Sky would undoubtedly be further enhanced.
"Yes, arrange more people to patrol the surrounding Star Domains. We must not be complacent! In addition, let the Ji Family and the Mirror Moon Zen Forest and Dragon Elephant Celestial Palace teams come to the sect's council hall for a discussion!"
Mu Yinghua said, at this critical moment, these two forces still chose to stand with the sect. Although they did not directly take action, they made Heavenly Human Race hesitate and dare not launch a full-scale attack on the sect's main altar. This can be considered a contribution.
As a result, the sect's protective mountain formation gradually closed most of its defenses, leaving only the basic protective and alert functions. A group of Great Principal Golden Immortals led a crowd of disciples to patrol the void around, preventing any ignorant forces from causing trouble.
The two teams were welcomed into the sect's main altar by the elders, and a venue was arranged for them to rest. Then, Ji Qingluan and Miao Xin were invited to the sect's council hall for a discussion.
...
In the palace of the back mountain of Imperial Dao Peak.
Qin Muling and Yu Lingzhou had just entered the flower hall of the inner courtyard when Xue Bingxuan and Cheng Yulan, along with the other female disciples, arrived one after another. They surrounded them in a flurry, greeting them warmly. The scene was filled with beauty and splendor, overwhelming the eyes.
"... Junior Martial Brother, you're finally back!"
Luo Huan, with gentle and shy eyes, pinched his waist with a tender and concerned tone, "You've been gone for so long, did you encounter any danger?"
They were already at the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm. Previously, they had been taking turns guarding the various nodes of the mountain protection array as instructed by Mu Yinghua. After handing over their duties, they came back to accompany Qin Muling.
Therefore, Qin Muling gave up on the idea of mooching a meal from Yu Lingzhou halfway through. Otherwise, she would never let him off easily. But these senior sisters couldn't just wait around either. They would definitely swarm over, so it was better to meet them first.
"It's been alright! I gained some opportunities in the chaotic void and my cultivation has increased a lot. I'm not far from the Golden Immortal Realm!"
Qin Muling smiled and replied. This time, he not only obtained three powerful Divine Abilities, but the growth of the Innate Hongmeng Azure Lotus had also reached an unprecedented height. The range of the space inside his body exceeded a million miles in diameter, and the depth of his mana was more than a thousand times that of an ordinary peak Profound Immortal. His lifespan was close to a hundred million years, equivalent to the level of a Taiyi Golden Immortal.
Especially the increase in luck, with the blessing of several top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures, it had increased more than tenfold compared to before. Once he broke through to the Golden Immortal realm, it would soar even further.
As for the newly acquired Innate spiritual objects and Innate Spiritual Treasures, Qin Muling's own cultivation was limited, so he couldn't use them for the time being and could only put them aside.
However, in order to please Qin Muling, Immortal Venerable Qing Yao left behind two Innate Hongmeng treasures for himself, as well as several Innate spiritual objects that were only suitable for female cultivators. The majority of the remaining treasures were given to him to distribute as he pleased.
Whether Qin Muling wanted to keep them for personal use or give them to his senior sisters, it was his personal freedom.
Therefore, now Qin Muling planned to share some benefits with all his senior sisters.
"Sisters, come with me. I have something for you!"
Qin Muling said, and the beautiful eyes of the senior sisters lit up. They all agreed in unison, following him eagerly into the palace bedroom.
"Senior Sister, you excel in alchemy. This Nine-Yi Cangyan Furnace should be more suitable for you."
Qin Muling first took out a pale golden, ancient-looking pill furnace and handed it to Xue Bingxuan.
She took it and examined it for a moment. This pill furnace emitted a soft and noble halo, with a seamless body, as if it was a special kind of beautiful jade that had formed on its own, exuding an aura of exquisite craftsmanship and indestructibility. Underneath the surface of the pill furnace, there were countless ancient and mysterious thundercloud patterns, enveloped in a faint golden mist, and a deep and vast Dao Rhyme permeated.
This was a Middle Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, with an internal time acceleration array. Not only could it be used to refine pills and artifacts with extremely high efficiency, but it could also be used to defend against enemies during Transcending Tribulation. It was an extremely practical treasure.
"What a good thing! It's hard to believe that Junior Martial Brother remembered me!"
Xue Bingxuan couldn't help but be delighted as she put it away. With her newly attained Taiyi Golden Immortal cultivation level, it was a bit of a stretch to use this Middle Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure. However, with Qin Muling around, the speed at which their cultivation levels increased was beyond doubt, so they wouldn't have to wait too long.
The senior sisters were all envious. Pill cauldrons were different from ordinary treasures used for killing enemies. Their practical value was significantly higher than treasures of the same level.
There were many types of Law Treasure Spiritual Treasures, but the rarest type was the kind that suppressed luck, completed Dao Foundation, and enhanced fortune and destiny. Once obtained, they could stabilize the foundation, optimize innate talent, and even reverse fate with incredible and unimaginable effects.
For example, the seal Qin Muling obtained in the chaotic void was a passive treasure that suppressed luck and enhanced fortune. It was a top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure. As long as it was refined and recognized as its master, it could continuously exert its miraculous effects. This was also one of the reasons for his skyrocketing luck.
The next level of treasures were pill furnaces and array diagrams. Among them, the Law Treasures of array diagrams could allow cultivators to unleash a killing power far beyond their own realm. Some rare and powerful array diagrams could help their owners kill opponents across several realms. For example, Cheng Yulan, the second senior sister, was a master of array dao and her Law Treasure was a set of array flags and diagrams.
As for the function of the pill furnace, it could continuously refine various types of pills and Law Weapons, helping cultivators to improve their strength faster and better. It was somewhat similar to Qin Muling's "industrial mother machine" in his previous life.
The higher the grade of the pill furnace, the easier it is to successfully refine high-quality pills and Law Weapons, and the higher the efficiency. This is a mutually beneficial process that provides great assistance to cultivators.
A Middle Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure pill furnace is no less valuable than a High Grade offensive or defensive Innate Spiritual Treasure. It is widely used and relatively rare, even Supreme-level sects may not possess one.
Currently, within the Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace, there are one each of the initial grade and Middle Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure pill furnaces. These belong to the sect and are used in rotation by the most apex-level alchemists. The schedule is quite tight.
For many core elders and senior elders, it is already considered good to have an Acquired Spiritual Treasure pill furnace. It is even difficult to find one of this grade.
In the main hall of the Supreme-level sect, Dragon Tiger Pill Cauldron Sect, there are two High Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure pill furnaces and several Middle Grade ones. This is the key reason why they can monopolize the market for high-grade pills in the Extreme Void Starry Sky.
Only with good pill furnaces can a large quantity of high-quality pills and Law Weapons be refined, providing great assistance to the cultivation of sect disciples. Therefore, it is a strategic resource that affects the overall strength of the sect.
Within a Supreme-level sect, without pill furnaces of a high enough grade to enrich their foundation, there will not be good prospects for development. If pill resources and Law Weapons are overly reliant on external purchases, they will inevitably be at the mercy of others at critical moments.
After Xue Bingxuan put away the pill furnace, Qin Muling took out a set of twelve colorful flags that shimmered with countless clear waves. This included the corresponding main formation diagram, which she handed to her second senior sister, Cheng Yulan.
This set of flags, when combined with the formation diagram, can set up the "Taiyin Profound Origin Weak Water Great Formation." It is also a Middle Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure that perfectly matches Cheng Yulan's talent and Divine Ability route.
Third senior sister, Qi Yalan, received a cold and sharp immortal sword, while fourth senior sister, Luo Wanqing, received a long-handled wolf-tooth heavy hammer with a fierce and violent aura. Both are Middle Grade Innate Spiritual Treasures.
Next were Luo Huan, Feng Xia, Yu Binghua, Bai Qingyu, Qi Shuyu, and other senior sisters... They all received a Middle Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure that suited the characteristics of their main cultivation methods. This also included the newcomers, Princess Long Yi, Qingchan Fairy, Luo Qinghan, and Mu Yinshuang.
Not to worry about scarcity, but about uneven distribution.
After all, they are all Dao companions, and Qin Muling cannot favor one over the other, otherwise the harem would definitely not be peaceful.
Of course, because Bai Qingyu is a newcomer and her cultivation level has barely reached the Immortal Transformation realm, she can't even use an Acquired Spiritual Treasure. Therefore, Qin Muling will keep her treasure for her until she can use it in the future.
Of course, for Master Mu Yinghua and Emperor Feng Ge, they must be given top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures. After all, their cultivation levels are already sufficient, and treasures of this level can maximize their strength. The same goes for Yu Lingzhou.
However, Qin Muling does not plan to say it in person. She will give it to them when they are alone in the future. Otherwise, the senior sisters present will inevitably feel jealous.
This is the downside of having too many dual cultivation partners. If there were only one or two partners, it wouldn't be so troublesome to arrange.
However, with Qin Muling's special identity, having a group of Dao companions is an inevitable result, otherwise they would not agree.
"Younger junior brother is considerate!"
Su Yuanzhen's beautiful eyes shimmered with charm and she received an ancient bronze mirror. Princess Long Yi received a set of three crystal-clear jade flying swords, while Peacock Fairy received a clear and radiant feather fan.
With their current cultivation realms, they cannot fully unleash the power of the Middle Grade Innate Spiritual Treasures, but it can still increase their combat power by nearly ten times.
Hmm... Younger junior brother should have more and better Innate Spiritual Treasures, right? It must be so! I wonder who they will be given to in the future?
Princess Long Yi silently pondered in her heart, but being clever, she did not ask aloud, otherwise it would seem greedy and unsatisfied.
Emperor Qing Huan has several Middle Grade Innate Spiritual Treasures, which will be passed on to Princess Long Yi in the future. But other senior sisters may not have the same conditions, and besides, no one would complain about having too many of these precious treasures.
Beside them, Flower Dew Palace's Saintess, Luo Qinghan, blinked her watery peach blossom eyes and touched a small and exquisite silver bell that emitted a misty radiance. She couldn't help but give Princess Long Yi a dissatisfied look.
In Junior Brother's harem, there is only one woman from Flower Dew Palace, while Princess Long Yi has two assistants, Su Yuanzhen and Peacock Fairy. The difference in treatment is too obvious, as if Dao Court Emperor Qing Huan's lineage has obtained three Innate Spiritual Treasures this time!
In Azure Hill Hall, Saintess Mu Yinshuang played with the jade flute in her hand, her eyes sparkling. She leaned in and said with a charming smile, "Junior Brother! After you come back this time, you probably won't go out for a while, right? How about... going to Senior Sister's dojo? My close sisters have admired you for a long time and they really want to meet you!"
Pausing for a moment, without waiting for Qin Muling's answer, she continued, "I seem to remember that you promised me before. Don't go back on your word!"
"Well, I seem to remember that you also promised me, Senior Sister. Why don't we arrange it now?" Luo Qinghan also said with a smile, her snake-like jade arm encircling Qin Muling's waist.
Yu Lingzhou also leaned in and said, "Anyway, let Junior Brother eat first! So let's postpone your invitations."
"Alright, stop arguing!" Qin Muling waved his hand. "I need to go see Master first and discuss some things with her. You can discuss among yourselves and tell me when I come back!"
Yu Lingzhou pursed her cherry lips and said with a smile that was not quite a smile, "The Sect Master is currently talking to those few people! And they must have come for you. If you go now, won't you be caught off guard by them?"
The Buddhist lineage represented by Buddha Lord Miao Xin and the Ji family behind Ji Qingluan have already visited the sect before. Their intentions towards Qin Muling are obvious.
Qin Muling immediately changed his mind, "Alright, then I won't go for now. I'll stay here with you!"
In the sect's council hall, Mu Yinghua sat on the cloud bed, with Emperor Xin Yu and Emperor Feng Ge present, accompanied by more than ten core elders.
Buddha Lord Miao Xin and Ji Qingluan, dressed in splendid attire, sat on the guest seats. Their graceful postures and delicate and beautiful faces, like lotus flowers, were full of smiles as they chatted with Mu Yinghua in a gentle tone.
Behind Ji Qingluan, the dazzling and spiritual twin sisters stood quietly, attracting the attention of many core elders. After all, with the appearance and qualifications of these sisters, there are not many female cultivators in the entire Female Cultivators Union Alliance who can compete with them.
The fact that the Ji family is willing to send them over for marriage shows their sincerity.
Behind Buddha Lord Miao Xin stood sixteen heavenly goddesses, all of them extraordinary beauties. Eight of them were dressed in luxurious palace gowns, adorned with pearls and jewels, with cloud-like hair buns and graceful and elegant manners.
The other eight Buddhist cultivators from Mirror Moon Zen Forest wore pure white monk robes. Their lips were red and teeth white, their skin fair and flawless, and their facial features were perfect and dreamlike. Their beautiful eyes shimmered with clear and intelligent light.
"... Sect Master, you also know our purpose for coming. It should be time for you to give us a clear answer," Buddha Lord Miao Xin said, her vermilion lips slightly parted. Her voice was gentle as she continued, "As long as Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace agrees to this matter, the Buddhist lineage will become your sect's most steadfast ally. No matter what happens in the future, we will advance and retreat together with Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace!"
Looking at Mu Yinghua's contemplative expression, Miao Xin smiled and added, "I understand your concerns, Sect Master. So I guarantee that no male cultivators from the Buddhist lineage will enter the main hall of Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace in the future. The only ones who will interact with your sect will be the female Buddhist cultivators from Dragon Elephant Heavenly Palace and Mirror Moon Zen Forest. Now, you should feel relieved, right?"
Mu Yinghua: "..."
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