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

"These wild dogs were probably intimidated by the monster's power and ran into the lake to their deaths."

“This is unbelievable,” the saint Mahadeva couldn’t help but say.

"If you don't believe me, you can conduct an experiment," Ying Zheng suggested.

As he spoke, his gaze shifted to the pile of rubble. There, a newborn wild dog was learning to walk.

Ying Zheng walked over, caught the wild dog with his bare hands, and held it in his hand.

“Follow me!” Ying Zheng said.

After a moment's hesitation, the assembled lords followed.

Ying Zheng led his entourage along the original route, crossing the mountain ridge and returning to the lakeside.

This time, however, they did not continue forward, but simply stood on the ridge, gazing at the lake in the distance.

Perhaps sensing Ying Zheng and his group's presence once again, a huge head slowly emerged from the lake.

The lake wasn't large, only about half an acre in size. A massive head emerged from the water, its blood-red, ferocious eyes fixed on Ying Zheng and his companions, sending chills down their spines.

An invisible aura spread out, making even breathing difficult.

Ying Zheng picked up the stray dog ​​and threw it forcefully toward the lake.

The stray dog ​​flew in an arc through the air and crashed heavily into the mud, letting out a mournful howl.

It struggled to its feet, trembling all over, and instinctively wanted to run back.

However, at that moment, the surface of the lake trembled, and the monster let out a muffled roar. Then, an unbelievable scene unfolded: the wild dog, its limbs trembling, slowly walked towards the lake.

Upon reaching the lake, it jumped into the lake and was swallowed whole by the monster.

Soon, the stray dog ​​was vomited up again, leaving only a white skeleton.

"Hiss!" Everyone gasped when they saw this.

The stray dog's bones were flung far away, crashing heavily to the ground, where they remained motionless.

The white bones lay in the mud, still steaming.

“I know where this silt came from,” Ice Cold Supreme said in a deep voice.

She could see clearly that the silt was sprayed out of the monster's mouth along with its skeleton.

In other words, the silt in this area is all its saliva or gastric juice!
After devouring a wild dog, the monster was clearly not satisfied. Its ferocious blood-red eyes were fixed on Ying Zheng and his companions, filled with greed.

But Ying Zheng and his men would naturally not willingly throw their lives away.

"Let's go," Ying Zheng said in a deep voice.

"Alright." All the venerable ones nodded in agreement.

Once back in safe territory, everyone's expressions were unusually solemn.

“This monster’s food must be these wild dogs. If we can control the wild dogs’ birthplace and prevent them from going to their deaths, will the monster starve to death?” Supreme Hongdu said.

Upon hearing this, a glint of light flashed in the eyes of all the venerable ones.

If they can defeat this monster, they don't know how much energy they can gain!
"That's possible." Ying Zheng nodded.

"But we can't rule out the possibility that it might rush out if it gets extremely hungry."

"This..." Supreme Hongdu gave a bitter smile, speechless.

If this monster really breaks out of the lake, they will surely die.

"Then what if we poison it?" Immortal Venerable Hongluo suggested. "Could we throw the venom into the lake to kill the monster?"

Ying Zheng shook his head.

"Look at that monster, its resistance to poison must be amazing."

"In short, let's not provoke this monster for now," Ying Zheng said after thinking for a moment.

"On this side of the riverbank, fetching water can proceed normally. But stop slaughtering those wild dogs. Let them be. We'll figure out a way to deal with the monsters in this lake when we're more confident," Ying Zheng concluded.

“But if this monster is left unresolved, it will likely grow stronger over time,” Hongdu Supreme said hesitantly.

"No." Ying Zheng shook his head gently.

"The energy I gain from killing a wild dog is extremely meager. This monster's level is definitely far above mine, and not just by a little bit. The energy it gains from killing a wild dog is almost negligible."

"Even if you let it kill more stray dogs, it won't do any good."

“However, I still need to find someone to stay here and keep an eye on things. If any elite-level stray dogs appear, we'll have to deal with them ourselves,” Ying Zheng said.

“Very well.” All the venerable ones nodded in agreement.

After fetching enough water, Ying Zheng and his men completed the four tasks assigned by the old clan chief and returned to report back to him.

Sure enough, after the old clan chief confirmed it, everyone who participated in the mission received a pure energy as a reward!

"I gained almost ten points of energy!" said the Great Lord Yamantaka excitedly.

“I have a little more than you, about fifteen points.” Immortal Venerable Hongluo smiled broadly.

"I'm about the same." Ice Cold Supreme also smiled.

"The reward for this mission is quite generous," Hongdu Supreme couldn't help but say.

"I just don't know how often this mission will be issued," asked Emperor Wuxuan.

“Every day is fine,” Ying Zheng replied.

"Given the town's current level, the old clan chief should be able to issue four tasks per day."

"Amazing!" Emperor Wuxuan exclaimed as soon as Ying Zheng finished speaking.

"Of course, otherwise why would I stay here?" Ying Zheng smiled slightly.

He originally planned to lead everyone to seek refuge in a nearby large city. The large city had more natives who could post quests, and the number of quests available each day was astonishing.

However, there are also many cultivators in the great city.

As a result, the tasks assigned to these cultivators from small places were pitifully few, and most of them were tricky.

Therefore, having encountered a secluded village here, Ying Zheng decided without hesitation to establish a base for the Hongmeng Universe here.

As darkness fell, the Canglan Fantasy Realm welcomed the arrival of night.

Unlike in the wild, ghosts generally cannot enter villages. Therefore, Ying Zheng and his companions could rest peacefully in the village.

The old clan chief gave two unused thatched huts in the village to Ying Zheng and his entourage.

"You can rest here tonight," the old clan chief said to everyone.

"Okay." Ying Zheng nodded.

"Tomorrow, the old patriarch can issue a task to build houses, and we can build a few more houses here," Ying Zheng said after thinking for a moment.

"No problem," the old clan chief nodded in agreement.

"By the way, the looms are already in use, and we expect to be able to produce cloth soon. We've already made three wooden armors, and we've also made bows and arrows, but we don't have many arrows."

"The arrowheads need to be slowly polished with stones, which is a very slow process."

Ying Zheng nodded.

With fabric, one can make robes and bags.

Wooden armor and bows and arrows are naturally indispensable.

"If only we had a sword." Xuanjian God Venerable couldn't help but sigh. "To make a sword, we need metal ore, and we need to smelt and forge it in a furnace." Binghan Juezun thought for a moment and said, "Given the current conditions of this village, it will probably take a long time before we can reach that stage."

"It's not that complicated," Ying Zheng said.

"If all goes well, we can find the ore within a month and start smelting."

That night, Ying Zheng and his entourage did not leave, but rested in the village for the night.

Early the next morning, Ying Zheng led everyone to the old clan chief and had him issue the mission.

Today's tasks are to gather wood and stone, build houses, and find food.

In fact, any request made by the old clan chief can become a task.

For food, they would go to the wild dogs' birthplace, kill a few, and drag them back.

The stone was naturally transported from the foot of the mountain, while the timber was felled.

Building a house is also very simple.

First, build walls with stones, then place wooden beams on top, and finally cover them with thatch. A simple house is thus built.

And so, while completing their daily tasks, everyone also built their base. A month later, everyone successfully broke through to the second level of the cosmic level!

One month in the Canglan Fantasy Realm is equivalent to nearly three billion years in the outside world!
Even so, it's incredible that they were able to break through from the first level of the cosmic level to the second level in just three billion years.

"Everyone's at level two of the cosmic realm now, right? This speed is just too fast," Emperor Wuxuan couldn't help but exclaim.

“Yes!” Immortal Venerable Hongluo nodded.

“Originally, I estimated that even with me leading everyone, it would take at least half a year for you all to break through to the second level of the Universe level. But we were really lucky. Not long after we entered, we encountered an independent village and established a base there,” Ying Zheng said with a smile.

Because there are daily tasks, everyone can obtain a lot of energy without taking any risks.

This greatly accelerated their breakthrough.

Without these four daily tasks, they would have to kill countless wild creatures to break through to the second level of the cosmic level.

“Now that everyone has broken through to the second level of the cosmic level, it’s time to let more people in,” Ying Zheng said.

"Good!" The venerable ones all agreed.

To bring in more people, we first need more Illusionary Spirit Orbs.

Fortunately, there was a trading point.

After selling some equipment and rations made in the village, Ying Zheng and his people accumulated a considerable amount of Canglan Points. Then, Ying Zheng purchased twenty Illusionary Spirit Orbs in one go.

In this way, we can bring in another twenty Supreme Beings.

"Those who wish to return may do so; those who do not wish to return may stay. However, no more than half may return; some must remain here to protect the villages and strongholds," Ying Zheng said to the assembled venerable ones.

To Ying Zheng's surprise, apart from Bing Han Jue Zun, no one was willing to go back.

Clearly, everyone has tasted the sweetness of success in the Canglan Fantasy Realm and only wants to stay here to improve themselves and become stronger!

"You don't need to do this. It would be good for you to go back and rest," Ying Zheng said helplessly.

In the end, Ying Zheng failed to persuade everyone; apart from Binghan Juezun, the rest of them insisted on not returning.

Seeing this, Ying Zheng did not insist. Since they wanted to stay, he would let them be.

"Since everyone has chosen to stay, you must be extra careful. Try not to stray too far from the village, and if you encounter any trouble, it's best to retreat immediately," Ying Zheng said to the Great Mighty Saint and the others.

"Rest assured, we know what we're doing," the Great Lord of Vajrabhairava replied.

"Hmm." Ying Zheng nodded slightly.

He then left together with Binghan Juezun.

As the suppression of the Canglan Illusionary Realm dissipated, the previously sealed power returned to his body. Ying Zheng slowly opened his eyes and found that he and Binghan Juezun had returned to the Heavenly Emperor's Palace.

"This time I've been away for quite a while," Ying Zheng thought to himself.

At the same time, the figure of the Ice Cold Supreme also appeared in the Heavenly Emperor's Palace.

She looked at Ying Zheng, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "I plan to go back and inherit the cosmic civilization of my homeland."

Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng was taken aback.

He pondered for a moment and nodded: "Power itself is neither good nor evil."

“Most of my future cultivation will take place in the Canglan Illusionary Realm. If my strength can be improved, I will be able to better assist you,” said the Ice Cold Supreme.

"Hmm." Ying Zheng nodded again.

"This seclusion will probably take a long time," Ice Cold Supreme added.

"Do you need me to protect you?" Ying Zheng asked with concern.

"No need." The Ice Cold Supreme smiled slightly. "In this primordial universe, nothing can threaten me now."

As she spoke, she looked at Ying Zheng, a slightly mocking smile playing on her lips: "When I emerge from seclusion, I might be stronger than you by the time we meet again."

"Is that so?" Ying Zheng's lips curled up, revealing a slight smile.

"Hmph." Binghan Juezun snorted lightly, then said, "I'm leaving. If Sister Hongluo and the others ask, please tell them for me."

After saying that, she transformed into a streak of light and vanished into the sky in an instant.

The Ice Cold Supreme did not deliberately conceal their whereabouts, so the news of their return was quickly discovered by Nuwa and others.

Nuwa's divine thoughts reached the Heavenly Emperor's palace: "You've returned?"

"Only Binghan and I have returned; the others are still in the Canglan Illusionary Realm," Ying Zheng replied helplessly. "They've gained quite a few benefits inside and are reluctant to leave."

Nuwa smiled upon hearing this.

She continued, "By the way, while you were away, news came from the Space-Based Tower."

"What news? Whose?" Ying Zheng asked instinctively.

“It’s from the interdimensional merchant Gu Si. He didn’t say anything specific, only that you should contact him as soon as you return, as he has important matters to discuss,” Nuwa replied.

"How long ago was this?" Ying Zheng asked in surprise.

“About 500 million years ago,” Nuwa said.

"It's been so long." Ying Zheng smiled wryly and stroked his chin.

"Never mind, I'll contact him first."

As he spoke, Ying Zheng's figure disappeared from the Heavenly Emperor's Palace and headed towards where Nuwa was.

Before leaving, he entrusted the Celestial Tower of the Universe to Nuwa for safekeeping.

After retrieving the Celestial Tower from Nuwa, Ying Zheng immediately attempted to contact Gu Si.

Gu Si responded quickly.

"Brother Ying Zheng, it seems you're making good progress in the Canglan Illusionary Realm," Gu Si said with a smile as soon as he appeared. Judging from the background, he seemed to be in the void.

"Thanks to you, brother, things went relatively smoothly," Ying Zheng replied. "What brings you here, brother?"

“There is indeed something.” Gu Si’s expression turned serious. “Have you heard of the Azure Spirit Universe?”

"The Azure Spirit Universe?" Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng immediately showed a look of surprise.

He naturally recognized that name; it was the very hometown of the Ice Cold Supreme! (End of Chapter)