fantasy novels Chapter 271 Xue Bingxuan: Doesn’T Everyone Have Enough To Eat?
Chapter 271 Xue Bingxuan: Doesn’T Everyone Have Enough To Eat?
Chapter 271: Xue Bingxuan: Isn't everyone unable to eat their fill?
Palace of Calamitous Fate main hall.
In the dim and profound bronze hall, the exquisitely beautiful and ethereal divine envoy, Zi Huang, once again stood in front of the ancient and simple red jade altar, emitting a strong sense of vicissitude. The strange purple fire on the altar flickered and changed unpredictably, transmitting cryptic and obscure messages intermittently.
This artifact, which can penetrate the barriers of time and space and easily communicate between two realms, is only a few in number even among the Heavenly Human Race, and its value is no less than that of an Apex Level Innate Spiritual Treasure.
When the Palace of Calamitous Fate's master, Yun Miaozhi, accidentally saw this thing, she contemplated borrowing it and letting the group of elders in the sect who were skilled in refining artifacts study it for a few days to see if they could replicate something with similar effects. However, she was sternly rejected by Zi Huang.
Ling Xi, dressed in a snowy gown and with a serene appearance, stood to the side, her black and clear beautiful eyes revealing a hint of hidden worry.
After a moment, when the state of the purple fire on the altar stabilized, a faint voice came from inside, carrying a strange echo: "Something big has happened in the secret realm recently. Your mother and your master have both been severely reprimanded by the higher-ups. Even the Emperor Gods have taken action and activated the Great Thousand Sky Mirror..."
"How could this be? What exactly happened?"
Zi Huang's expression changed slightly. The status of her elders in the Heavenly Human Race was unquestionable, and ordinary matters would not have any impact on them at all. However, this time... how big of a mistake must have been made to alarm those high and mighty Emperor Gods?
"In the wild and desolate area of the secret realm, an unknown force has been plundering and looting our clan's resources on a large scale. The number of people involved is extremely large, and it has been going on for several years, much more exaggerated than the last time..."
The voice in the purple fire conveyed the cause and effect of the matter with an undisguised anger.
Zi Huang pursed her crystal-clear and plump cherry lips, furrowing her brows as she asked, "Are you suggesting that this was done by the cultivators of the Extreme Void Starry Sky?"
"Besides them, there doesn't seem to be a more suitable suspect," the voice in the purple fire said coldly. "You now have an additional important task, which is to coordinate with the high-level members of the Palace of Calamitous Fate to investigate this matter. You must quickly find the real culprit and give them severe punishment. It would be best to completely annihilate them, leaving no trace of their soul or spirit, as a deterrent!"
"This... is easier said than done!"
Zi Huang fell silent for a moment before sighing softly. The old folks in the Palace of Calamitous Fate were completely unreliable. How could she expect them to cooperate and help? It would be good enough if they didn't hinder her.
So this matter absolutely cannot be revealed to them, and she and Ling Xi would have to take full responsibility for the investigation.
However, what could two women with cultivation equivalent to Golden Immortals do in the vast and boundless Extreme Void Starry Sky? Don't forget that there are several Quasi-Saint Emperors here.
"Is there any way to send another group of capable people over? It would be best if there are a few Taiyi Golden Immortals, and it would be even better if there are several Great Principle-level powerhouses!" she asked directly.
She didn't dare to expect Quasi-Saint Emperors, but she should at least have a few Great Principal Golden Immortals by her side. Otherwise, this task would really be impossible to accomplish.
Although the Palace of Calamitous Fate had allocated a group of high-level cultivators for Zi Huang and her sister to command, unfortunately, she couldn't use them for such important matters. She had to rely on her own clan members to feel at ease.
"It's a bit difficult," the voice in the purple fire pondered. "As you also understand, it is extremely difficult to transport manpower and resources from here to the Extreme Void Starry Sky. It consumes a considerable amount of resources."
"And according to what you said, the Palace of Calamitous Fate is no longer trustworthy. To be able to help you, a sufficient number of people must be sent over. This matter is beyond my control. I must report it to the higher-ups and request the Emperor Gods to make a decision."
"Okay, then I'll wait for your news." Zi Huang nodded heavily. If necessary, sending more people and resources to the Heavenly Human Race would not be unbearable given their strong foundation. The key issue lies in how the major forces in the Extreme Void Starry Sky would react upon learning about it.
Even if the cultivation civilization of the Extreme Void Starry Sky is looked down upon, this is not the home ground of the Heavenly Human Race. If there is a conflict between the two sides, the one who will ultimately suffer is themselves.
After much thought, this matter is fundamentally unsolvable.
When the purple fire on the altar dissipated, Ling Xi whispered, "Sister, if we investigate this matter and discover the true culprit, there will ultimately be two possible outcomes. First, all the major forces, including the Palace of Calamitous Fate, will spare no effort to obtain the means to freely enter and exit the Illusory Mist Secret Realm, whether it is a divine ability spell or an innate spiritual treasure."
"That makes sense," Zi Huang nodded slightly. Being able to enter and exit the Illusory Mist Secret Realm without restrictions means having access to almost unlimited heavenly treasures and rare resources. Which force would willingly give up such immense benefits?
On the other hand, due to certain ancient rules and regulations, the Heavenly Human Race itself is unable to freely collect and utilize the resources in the secret realm. Coupled with the differences in their cultivation paths, which primarily focus on body refining, they can only watch from the sidelines.
Therefore, once this matter becomes widely known, all the major forces in the Extreme Void Starry Sky will go crazy. They will most likely fight to the death for this secret, or more likely, reach some kind of compromise or deal in order to avoid unnecessary sacrifices.
For example, they may force the culprit to reveal the means to enter and exit the secret realm, or share the treasure, but they will never give it to the Heavenly Human Race.
As a result, more and more cultivators will secretly enter the Illusory Mist Secret Realm, continuously pursuing the abundant resources inside, endlessly.
Unfortunately, the higher-ups of the Heavenly Human Race do not have a good strategy to deal with this. After all, the territory of the Illusory Mist Secret Realm is too vast for them to oversee. Even if they manage to capture and kill a group of intruders, there will immediately be dozens of other cultivators who will recklessly enter.
In the face of immense benefits, what does the risk of death matter? As long as they can luckily obtain a fortune and escape back to the Extreme Void Starry Sky, they won't have to worry about cultivation resources for hundreds or thousands of years. They may even have the opportunity to soar to the top and become a powerful figure.
"So, what is the other possible outcome?" Zi Huang looked at Ling Xi with an inquiring gaze. Ling Xi, her close friend and playmate, may be indifferent to matters, but her mind and character are not lacking. She often sees through problems and gets straight to the heart of the matter.
Ling Xi said, "The other possible outcome is that the instigator of this matter is likely the Palace of Calamitous Fate itself!"
"This..." Zi Huang's expression changed slightly, and she subconsciously wanted to refute it. But upon careful consideration, it seemed to make sense.
The Palace of Calamitous Fate has had dealings with the Heavenly Human Race for so many years. They are the force in the Extreme Void Starry Sky that is most familiar with the Heavenly Human Race and the Illusory Mist Secret Realm. It is theoretically possible for them to come up with some special targeted methods.
Since the Palace of Calamitous Fate is an unpredictable dog, wouldn't it be natural for them to make some moves behind the scenes?
After weighing the options for a while, Zi Huang let out a sigh and said, "I hope your second guess is wrong, little sister. Otherwise, it will be difficult for us to escape back to the secret realm in the future. The reason they are not attacking us now is probably because they feel the timing is not right yet."
Ling Xi smiled and said, "Since we have already anticipated it, it won't be so easy for the Palace of Calamitous Fate to succeed. We need to stabilize them for now and prevent those old guys among them from noticing any clues. As for the rest... let's wait for our reinforcements to arrive!"
"Okay, let's do that then!"
Zi Huang nodded in agreement.
Ling Xi hesitated for a moment, but ultimately chose not to voice her immature speculation.
If we were to talk about the recent surge in luck and prosperity among the sects in Extreme Void Starry Sky, it seems that Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace is the primary suspect. Additionally, Divine Maiden Palace, Dao Court, and Genesis Star Palace also have some suspicion.
As for the changes in Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace, it seems that most of the reasons can be attributed to Qin Muling. If it weren't for him not entering the Illusory Mist Secret Realm this time, Ling Xi could almost confirm that it was his doing.
Unfortunately, Ling Xi couldn't go see him now, let alone bring him back. Palace of Calamitous Fate would be the first to refuse, and other sects would also cause trouble once they found out. So, they had to carefully consider their options.
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Nine Springs Star Domain.
Qin Muling had only stayed here for less than ten days before Emperor Xin Yu personally came to bring him back to the sect's main altar, ignoring his protests.
"...Within the three sects, so many senior and junior sisters are waiting for you to help them transcend their tribulations. There are also important tasks such as healing, cultivation, and nurturing Divine Medicine Heavenly Medicine. You are indispensable for all of them. How can you keep wandering outside?" Ling Xi asked.
"Is it not considered important to transform the environment of the void floating land and open up more habitable territories for the sect? Qin Muling countered.
"Of course, it is considered important, but the priority of this matter is not high. With the calamity caused by the Demon Race, so many sects have been destroyed, and there are too many unclaimed territories in the starry sky waiting for us to take over! Do you need to work so hard to transform them? Isn't it better to just use what's already available?" Ling Xi argued.
"Alright, Emperor Xin Yu, you're right. But I just want to earn more merits from heaven and earth," Qin Muling replied.
"That's not difficult either. The elders in the sect can help. They owe you so much, so they can repay you with enough merits," Emperor Xin Yu said with a smile. From the perspective of Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace, it was not suitable for Qin Muling to go out and wander around. It was best for him to stay in the sect's main altar.
Otherwise, once those hostile forces learned that he had left the sect, they would surely come in full force, disregarding casualties, to snatch him away. Even the Quasi-Saint Emperor would personally intervene.
In the Cave Mansion of the Sect Master on Imperial Dao Peak.
"You're back?" Mu Yinghua, elegant and graceful, with a beautiful cloud-like bun, put down the jade slip in her hand and looked at the handsome young man who walked in. There was a subtle hint of tenderness in her tone.
"All those matters outside are being handled by your senior sisters. You don't need to worry about Spirit Partitioning. Just focus on cultivating in the sect," Mu Yinghua said.
Qin Muling could only reply, "What the Sect Master said is true."
Qi Yalan, who was standing by his side, secretly threw him a flirtatious glance. Senior sister Xue Bingxuan, Cheng Yulan, and Feng Xia were also present. They had consolidated their Golden Immortal cultivation and further elevated their status and influence in the sect. Even when facing Princess Long Yi and the others, they no longer needed to be afraid.
"Sect Master, since Illusory Mist Secret Realm is not suitable for entering now, why not let Junior Brother continue to accompany us in cultivation?" Luo Wanqing suggested. She, Yu Binghua, and Qi Shuyu had not yet reached the Golden Immortal Realm, so naturally, they felt a bit unbalanced. Now that Junior Brother had returned, it was only right to seize the opportunity to spar with him.
Mu Yinghua calmly said, "There's no rush for this matter. Let Mu Ling help the senior sisters in the sect to overcome the tribulation of Golden Immortal. After this busy period, he still needs to receive personal guidance in cultivation from Ancestor Feng Ge. It seems that he won't have time for you for a while."
"What? This..."
Luo Wanqing immediately felt somewhat unhappy. She had been waiting for Qin Muling to return, but the result turned out to be like this. How much longer would they have to wait?
Mu Yinghua stared at them sternly and said displeasedly, "Don't forget that the overall situation of the sect is important. With Mu Ling here, the sect will have thousands of new Golden Immortal experts within a month. Your matters can wait a little longer!"
"Yes, disciple will follow the order," Luo Wanqing reluctantly replied.
Qin Muling pondered for a moment and said, "Or perhaps I can accompany Senior Sister in her cultivation for ten days, and then help them with their Transcending Tribulation. This won't delay them. As for the requests of those elders, Master, you can directly refuse them and say it's my personal opinion. They won't dare to question me."
With the assistance of the time acceleration array for ten days, it would be enough for Senior Sister and the others to achieve their wishes. Even Qi Shuyu and Su Yunmo, whose cultivation levels were relatively lower, could advance to a higher realm.
As for others' opinions, it didn't matter. Qin Muling had her own way of doing things and could choose who to give her spiritual enlightenment to and who to cultivate with. Some subtle thoughts of the elders could be ignored.
Mu Yinghua nodded and said, "That works too. Go and prepare!"
Luo Wanqing and the other women's displeasure turned into joy as they embraced Qin Muling and left.
In the secret hall of the back mountain of Imperial Dao Peak...
With the activation of the time acceleration array, Xue Bingxuan and the other women changed out of their luxurious dresses and put on Qin Muling's favorite attire before eagerly sitting around him.
"I always feel that Junior Brother will have more and more future partners. The range of this Spiritual Light of Enlightenment is limited, and it will eventually not be able to accommodate everyone," Qi Shuyu, with her waterfall-like ink-black long hair reaching her waist and a beautiful temperament, blinked her beautiful eyes and said softly. She lowered her head somewhat shyly to adjust the garter belt on her shapely long legs.
This was already the second time she had enjoyed the benefits of the Spiritual Light of Enlightenment. While she was excited and thrilled, she couldn't help but worry that the future competition might become more intense.
Yu Binghua beside her pondered for a moment and said, "That's true. Within a radius of three zhang, it can accommodate at most twenty or thirty senior sisters and junior sisters. If there are more, it won't work. By then..."
Qin Muling smiled and said, "It's okay. The range of the Spiritual Light of Enlightenment can already be adjusted according to my will. It can cover a range of a hundred zhang at the farthest, benefiting thousands of people is not a problem."
Xue Bingxuan's eyes flickered as she sensitively asked, "Since the range has expanded, does that mean the effectiveness of the Spiritual Light of Enlightenment will be weakened? In that case, won't everyone go hungry?"
"That's right," Qin Muling didn't hide this fact, "So you all have to work hard and not let those women outside who are eyeing us squeeze in. Senior Sister, you don't want to go hungry later, do you?"
"..."
This is the end of this chapter.