Emperor Wu Shihuang's handwriting, do not go out of the Milky Way border

"Isn't it said that the Canglan Illusionary Realm will only give rise to wild creatures and not intelligent life?" Immortal Venerable Hongluo couldn't help but ask.

“Yes.” Binghan Juezun nodded. “Therefore, the natives of the Canglan Illusionary Realm are not formed from energy that circulates between heaven and earth, but are born from their parents, just like the creatures of the outside world. Their earliest ancestors were the cultivators who first came to this world.”

As soon as she finished speaking, all the dignitaries were astonished.

For supreme beings like those in the Primordial Chaos World, having offspring is an easy task.

With a single thought, one can create offspring, but few people do so because there is no need.

Life desires to produce offspring because life is finite and offspring are needed to inherit will and civilization.

But the Primordial Supremes have no need for this; they are already immortal and do not need to deliberately create offspring.

“The powerful beings from the outside world become ordinary people after entering the Canglan Illusionary Realm. The first cultivators to enter this place gave birth to the earliest natives. The natives born here cannot leave the Canglan Illusionary Realm and can only live here forever,” Ice Cold Supreme continued.

"If they can't leave, aren't they pitiful?!" Emperor Wuxuan couldn't help but say.

"Yes." Ice Cold Supreme nodded.

"There are no cultivation methods in the Canglan Illusionary Realm, let alone the art of immortality. The natives are basically no different from ordinary people in the outside world."

"But apart from that, they are no different from us. They can also increase their power by killing other living beings. Therefore, there are many experts among these natives."

Upon hearing this, all the venerable ones felt a chill run down their spines!
“Then we…” Immortal Venerable Hongluo couldn’t help but say.

“Let’s go take a look,” Ying Zheng interjected.

As soon as he finished speaking, all the dignitaries turned to look at him.

"Don't worry, the natives aren't as ferocious as you imagine. And even if they have malicious intentions, I might not be afraid of them," Ying Zheng said.

“That’s true.” The Holy Venerable Yamantaka and the others nodded in agreement.

With Ying Zheng around, they really don't need to fear ordinary enemies, after all, Ying Zheng is a level four expert at the universe level!

"Come on, let's go take a look!"

Ying Zheng made the suggestion.

As soon as he finished speaking, all the dignitaries nodded in agreement.

Then, the group headed towards the small village ahead.

The village was surrounded by a fence, but Ying Zheng and his entourage did not trespass. Instead, they stood outside the fence and called out loudly, "Is anyone there? Is anyone inside?"

Soon, amidst Ying Zheng's shouts, people emerged from the mud-brick houses in the village.

They were dressed in tattered clothes, wrapped in animal skins and vines, and carrying wooden sticks and stone clubs. There were about seven or eight of them, some old and some young, and their eyes were full of vigilance as they looked at Ying Zheng and his group.

"This attire is rather primitive," Ying Zheng and the others thought to themselves.

But Ying Zheng did not underestimate them because of this.

Despite their current state of disgrace, if they were allowed to leave the Canglan Illusionary Realm and venture into the outside world, any one of them could possess the power to rule an entire universe.

"Who...who are you? Where did you come from?"

Among the natives, a burly old man stepped forward and shouted to Ying Zheng and his men.

“Old man, don’t be afraid. We are cultivators from outside the Canglan World,” Ying Zheng replied.

"People from the outside world!" "Cultivators from outside!" "This is the first time I've ever seen anything like it!"

As soon as Ying Zheng finished speaking, the natives began to murmur amongst themselves. They talked in hushed tones, their eyes filled with surprise and curiosity as they looked at Ying Zheng and his companions, as if they were observing animals in a zoo.

"Ahem!" The elder at the head coughed lightly, and the other natives immediately quieted down, indicating that the elder was quite prestigious.

“I saw cultivators from outside the Canglan World once when I was a child. Legend has it that beyond the Canglan World lies an endless universe where cultivators can live forever. But judging from your appearance, you must be from a lower universe,” the old man said, looking directly at Ying Zheng.

Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng was startled.

This seemingly ordinary old man knows so much!

Seemingly seeing through Ying Zheng's thoughts, the old man continued, "Our village is located in a remote, desolate place. Since you did not bring any animal helpers, you must be from a lower universe and have only recently arrived in the Canglan World."

"I suppose I am the clan chief of this no-mura."

As the old man spoke, he stepped forward and opened the fence gate.

"Since you've come here, you are guests. Please come in."

The old clan chief extended an invitation to Ying Zheng and his group.

Faced with the old clan chief's warm hospitality, Ying Zheng and his companions exchanged glances before entering the village.

Led by the old clan chief, they entered a mud-brick house.

The room was completely empty; it would be no exaggeration to describe it as "bare-bones".

After Ying Zheng and his entourage entered the house, someone immediately brought out two or three straw mats and laid them on the ground. The old clan chief invited them to sit down.

"Our clan originally lived in Emerald City, but later migrated here to escape disaster," the old clan chief said.

“Emerald City?!” Ice Cold Supreme couldn’t help but interject.

"Emerald City must be a city built by cultivators from the Emerald Universe in the Azure Illusionary Realm," Ice Cold Supreme explained to the others.

"Some powerful cosmic civilizations establish strongholds here after their cultivators enter the Azure Illusionary Realm. Emerald City was built by the Emerald Universe. The Emerald Universe is a level seven cosmic civilization, and it is considered one of the largest cosmic civilizations in our cosmic domain."

The assembled dignitaries nodded in understanding.

“Emerald City seems to treat its natives fairly well…” Ice Cold Venerable said, his tone tinged with hesitation.

"The migration here happened in my grandfather's generation. At that time, Emerald City was at war with Cold Jade City, and both sides suffered heavy casualties. My grandfather led his people to flee here," the old clan chief sighed.

"I see." Ice Cold Supreme nodded in understanding.

"Cold Jade City was established by the Cold Jade Universe Civilization. They are a Level 6 Universe Civilization. Although they are not as powerful as the Emerald Universe Civilization, they are still among the eternal universe civilizations."

"When we first arrived, there were more than three hundred of us. But after fleeing here, we were hit by natural disasters and epidemics one after another, and now our clan is reduced to just this few people," the old clan chief said with a bitter smile.

Ying Zheng nodded slightly, indicating his understanding.

Then, he looked at the old clan chief and asked, "Old clan chief, let me confirm again, are there any other outsiders here?"

When Ying Zheng suddenly asked this question, the other lords were all somewhat puzzled.

Instead, the old patriarch laughed and shook his head, saying, "No."

"Hmm." Ying Zheng nodded in satisfaction.

Then, Ying Zheng asked seriously, "So, old clan chief, can this place be considered an independent village?"

"Of course it counts!" the old clan chief answered decisively.

"Then the conditions are met." Ying Zheng smiled slightly.

"We come from the Hongmeng Universe Civilization. Currently, we are at the first-level universe. However, I am at the fourth level of the universe, while they are all at the first level. But I am confident that I can cultivate them all to the second level or above of the universe in a short time. Moreover, more people will join us in the future!"

"I wonder if the old patriarch would be willing to cooperate with us and make this place our base?" Just as Ice Cold Venerable said before, it is possible to establish a base in the Canglan Illusionary Realm.

However, according to the rules of the world, strongholds must be led by the natives. Outsiders can only assist the natives of the Canglan Illusionary Realm in building strongholds.

Establishments are of vital importance to outsiders.

Outposts serve many purposes.

First, the native inhabitants of the stronghold can issue missions!

Yes, Indigenous people can post tasks!

However, this is contingent on the native being being the leader or chief of the stronghold. Furthermore, the level and number of missions that can be issued are limited depending on the stronghold's level and size!
Outsiders can accept missions from the locals and receive rewards upon completion.

The reward is power.

Within the vast and mysterious world of Canglan Fantasy Realm, astonishing energy roams freely. Upon completion of a mission, the corresponding energy will be automatically absorbed by the cultivator!
This is an important way for cultivators to gain power after entering the Canglan Illusionary Realm, besides killing.

Legend has it that this rule was established by the powerful being who created the Canglan Fantasy Realm to protect and safeguard the reproduction of the native people.

In the Canglan Fantasy Realm, power can be gained by killing living beings.

If a powerful extraterrestrial civilization were to invade, it would be highly likely to imprison the natives and then slaughter them indiscriminately.

After all, wild creatures are formed from the energy that naturally gathers between heaven and earth, and should not be kept in captivity, except for native humans.

Perhaps it was out of such concerns that the creators of the Canglan Fantasy Realm granted the natives certain privileges to protect them.

Initially, Ying Zheng planned to move closer to a nearby major city to seek protection.

It is not uncommon for lower-level cosmic civilizations to attach themselves to higher-level cosmic civilizations in the universe.

However, after encountering this isolated village in the wild, Ying Zheng's thoughts changed.

He wants to establish his own base in the Hongmeng universe!

"Of course, no problem!" The old patriarch agreed without hesitation as soon as Ying Zheng finished speaking.

In the Canglan Fantasy Realm, it is commonplace for natives and outside cultivators to work together.

This is also why he warmly invited Ying Zheng and his group to the village.

To be honest, his village is on the verge of collapse and in dire straits, and is in dire need of help from outsiders!

The appearance of Ying Zheng and his entourage was timely.

With the old clan chief's approval, Ying Zheng smiled with satisfaction.

"Fellow Daoist Ying Zheng, do we really intend to establish a base here?" Great Power Saint Venerable couldn't help but ask.

"That's right." Ying Zheng nodded in confirmation.

"After establishing a base, we can set coordinates for the Illusionary Spirit Orb, so that when others enter next time, they can directly arrive at this place."

"Moreover, the benefits of establishing a base go far beyond this, which I will explain in detail later."

Then, Ying Zheng turned to the old clan chief and asked, "Old clan chief, could you take me to see the stone tablet in your village?"

"Of course," the old patriarch nodded in agreement.

He then got up and led Ying Zheng and the others to a crooked tree at the back of the village.

Under this crooked tree stands a simple and rough stone tablet with three large characters engraved on it—Dashi Town.

"It's a town!" Ying Zheng's expression revealed a hint of surprise.

In the Canglan Fantasy Realm, strongholds are ranked from lowest to highest as follows: Village, Town, County, Large City, and Main City, for a total of five levels. Emerald City, for example, is a large stronghold at the Main City level!

The level of a stronghold is affected by a variety of factors, among which the number of native people is one of the key factors.

Ying Zheng never expected that this small village, with a population of perhaps less than twenty, would actually be a town!

But soon, he suddenly realized.

This Great Stone Town may have had a large population in the past, and since they migrated from Emerald City, the world's rules assigned it a certain level when making judgments.

"This is a huge windfall," Ying Zheng thought to himself with secret delight.

"Elder Chief, let's confirm again. From now on, this village will be our stronghold in the Hongmeng Universe?" Ying Zheng asked the elder chief for confirmation.

The old patriarch nodded in response, "I will grant you the authority to be a builder."

"Good." Ying Zheng nodded in satisfaction.

The old patriarch, as expected of someone whose ancestors came from Emerald City, certainly possessed extraordinary insight.

The old clan chief cut his finger, dripped his blood onto the stone tablet, and then solemnly announced: "In my capacity as the mayor of Dashi Town, I hereby order that a contract be concluded with this person, and he will become the builder of my Dashi Town."

Ying Zheng also cut his finger and dripped his blood onto the stone tablet. In that instant, a voice echoed in his mind!
"The contract is established!"

"You have gained control of the outpost!"

"You can name the outpost!"

"You can choose a stronghold buff! Great Stone Town currently has four buffs!"

Sun's Protection: Your stronghold will be protected by the sun. All stronghold units will gain the ability to heal themselves when exposed to sunlight!
The Protection of Bloodline: Your stronghold will be protected by the spirits of your ancestors, and the reproductive ability of the native inhabitants within the stronghold will be enhanced!
River's Shelter: A water source will be born at your stronghold.

Protection from Plague: Your stronghold was sacrificed to plague, therefore the plague will no longer actively descend upon your stronghold, and the disease's spread within your stronghold will be greatly reduced!

"You have obtained the right to build special buildings! You can choose the location and build some special buildings to unlock more features."

"You have received the stronghold's blessing; within the stronghold, your power will increase by fifteen percent!"

……

A series of sounds echoed in Ying Zheng's mind, like system notifications.

But the voice was cold and ruthless, completely different from the system's.

Ying Zheng knew that this was the voice of the rules of the Canglan Illusionary Realm.

However, this wasn't what surprised him too much. What truly shocked him were the four blessings the town possessed.

Different strongholds possess different protective abilities, but only one type of protection can be active per town. Now, the power to choose a protection rests with Ying Zheng.

Previously, Ying Zheng had purchased a piece of knowledge jade from a dimensional merchant. It contained a wealth of information about the Canglan Illusionary Realm, including explanations of stronghold protection.

The protection of the sun is extremely rare and precious among all blessings.

Once this blessing is activated, cultivators who are injured will only need to return to the town to recover slowly, without the need for medicine or leaving the Canglan Illusionary Realm to heal in the outside world. This is a very practical blessing.

In addition, protection from disease is equally rare.

In this world, the primary causes of death for natives are three: murder, old age, and disease. Plagues are rampant in the Canglan Fantasy Realm, especially in large strongholds where outbreaks are frequent. (End of Chapter)