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

The divine senses of the Great Vajra Holy Venerable and his companions swept across the entire Ying Zheng Daoist temple.

The divine sense of a Primordial Emperor swept across, and such a terrifying divine sense probe startled many disciples in Ying Zheng's dojo.

"Who goes there?! How dare you act so insolently in the Great Emperor's Daoist temple?!"

"These divine senses?! They are definitely above those of a Primordial Supreme!"

"Is it the Great Vajrabhairava Saint?"

While countless disciples in Ying Zheng's dojo were filled with doubt and uncertainty, Ying Zheng, who was originally having tea with his old friends Zhen Yuanzi and Hongyun, also noticed it immediately.

"These divine thoughts?" Zhen Yuanzi was also slightly surprised.

"It looks like something's happened." Ying Zheng frowned slightly.

"Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi, Fellow Daoist Hongyun, I must take my leave first." Ying Zheng apologized to Zhen Yuanzi and Hongyun.

"Go quickly, don't worry about us," Zhen Yuanzi and Hongyun both said.

Before they finished speaking, Ying Zheng had already disappeared.

In the Emperor's palace, Ying Zheng arrived immediately and sat on the throne.

"Fellow Daoists, what has happened so urgently?" Ying Zheng asked the crowd.

"Something has happened!" said the Holy Lord of Great Power with a solemn expression.

He quickly recounted how they had explored southward along the mountains, encountered a large river blocking their path, then swam upstream and came across a village, where they were discovered.

"The situation is not good." Ying Zheng's brows were also furrowed.

“Once they discover you, they will definitely send people to keep watch where you left. If you don’t return for a long time, they will most likely guess that you also have a base, and it is very likely that it is near them!”

“In that case, they will inevitably search in the direction you came from, and it’s only a matter of time before our Hongmeng Town is exposed!” Ying Zheng said.

"It shouldn't be that fast, right?" Huo Rong Supreme said with a wry smile.

However, Ying Zheng shook his head, "It will probably be faster than I thought!"

“When you went there, you must have left footprints along the way. They only need to follow the footprints you left behind to find your way back.”

After Ying Zheng finished speaking, everyone's expressions turned extremely ugly.

"What will happen after they discover Hongmeng Town?" asked the God Venerable Xuanjian.

"There are only two possibilities: either we will coexist peacefully, or they will attack our Hongmeng Town!" Ying Zheng said.

"Then which possibility do you think is more likely?" Xuanjian God asked again.

“The second one,” Ying Zheng said.

"The Canglan Illusionary Realm is a place where the strong prey on the weak and kill each other. Not to mention them, if I happened to stumble upon a village, I would definitely wipe them all out without hesitation."

"Firstly, I came to the Canglan Illusionary Realm to increase my strength through killing; secondly, only by killing them can we ensure our own safety. As the saying goes, 'He who strikes first wins, he who strikes last suffers.' Furthermore, if we don't eliminate our enemies, won't we be completely exposed? Finally, how can we allow others to sleep soundly beside our bed!"

"How can I allow others to sleep soundly beside my bed!" The Holy One Yamantaka repeatedly recited this sentence.

"The two villages are indeed very close," Immortal Venerable Hongluo remarked. "If it were me, I would definitely find a way to remove a thorn in my side!"

"In that case, the most urgent task is to go to Hongmeng Town as soon as possible and inform everyone of this situation," said the Great Mighty Saint Venerable.

"Then quickly prepare for battle and defend against the impending fight!" Xuanjian God Venerable said with a wry smile.

"Judging from the size of that village, their overall strength probably far surpasses ours," said Immortal Venerable Hongluo with concern.

“You don’t need to worry too much,” Ying Zheng said.

"Judging from the size of that village, the enemy is most likely only a level three cosmic civilization, at most level four."

“If it were a Level 4 civilization, it would typically have already established small cities. This kind of town-level outpost would not be enough to reach the level of a Level 4 civilization.”

"If the enemy is only a Type III cosmic civilization, even if they are numerous, we have nothing to fear. We should actively prepare for battle."

However, when faced with Ying Zheng's words, Xuan Jian and the others exchanged glances and could only manage a wry smile.

Seeing this, Ying Zheng said again, "I am not trying to comfort you, I am just telling you the truth."

"For a Type III cosmic civilization, under normal circumstances, their top experts in the universe are generally only at the fourth level of the cosmic level."

"Let me be frank with you all. In a one-on-one fight, I can easily defeat anyone below the fifth level of the cosmic realm; they are no match for me. Even in a multi-on-one situation, I can handle at least five or more fourth-level cosmic-class opponents."

Ying Zheng still held back some of his words.

After all, he had previously told everyone that he was a level four cosmic-level being.

But in reality, he is a level 5 cosmic-level being, and among level 5 cosmic-level beings, he is practically invincible.

Under normal circumstances, within the Canglan Illusionary Realm, he could single-handedly contend with more than ten fourth-level Universe-level beings. Outside, using various supernatural abilities, a fourth-level Universe-level being would be utterly vulnerable before him, easily killed with a single slap.

By cultivating the Supreme Universe Technique, Ying Zheng was virtually invincible among those of the same cultivation level.

"The top experts on the other side are basically at the third level of the cosmic level, which is equivalent to you. And I estimate that they don't have many third-level cosmic level experts."

"Judging from the size of the town you described, their total population is around a thousand, and there should be less than a hundred of them at the third level of the cosmic realm."

“One hundred people…!” The Holy Lord of Great Power looked bitter.

In the Hongmeng Universe, apart from Ying Zheng, there are only eight people at the third level of the universe level.

In other words, the enemy's main force is ten times that of Hongmeng Town, and their total number of people is also ten times that of Hongmeng Town!
"Although we are outnumbered, don't forget that we are on the defensive, while they are on the offensive!" Ying Zheng said.

“We will hold the town, clear away the surrounding obstacles, and build walls. If they want to attack, they will have to rush up. At that time, we can shoot them with arrows. When they get close, we can hide behind the walls and stab them with spears.”

"Besides, they may not actually be our enemy," Ying Zheng said.

"Yes." The Great Vajra Deity nodded.

"In short, you should hurry back to the Canglan Illusionary Realm and prepare defensive fortifications! I will inform Fellow Daoist Wu Xuan and Fellow Daoist Hong Du," Ying Zheng said.

"This is the only way for now," said the Great Lord of Might and Virtue, nodding.

With the agreement reached, they entered the Canglan Illusionary Realm once more. Ying Zheng also quickly notified Emperor Wuxuan and Supreme Hongdu, and the three of them entered the Canglan Illusionary Realm together.

Due to the time difference between the Canglan Illusionary Realm and the outside world, Ying Zheng and his companions entered almost simultaneously with the Great Mighty Saint Venerable and his group. After gathering everyone in Hongmeng Town, including the old patriarchs and other natives, Ying Zheng and his group informed everyone of the situation and assigned tasks.
The first step is to clear all weeds, bushes, and trees within a 500-meter radius of Hongmeng Town that can provide cover or obstruct the view.

All the trees were transported back to build watchtowers and walls! Meanwhile, the natives focused all their efforts on manufacturing arrows!
For everyone in Hongmeng Town, this is a battle they must fight with all their might.

If Ying Zheng and his group lose, the people of the Hongmeng Universe will lose their stronghold, making it difficult for them to establish themselves in the Canglan Illusionary Realm again.

Without a base, even if they survive the battle and escape back, they can only reappear in the same desolate wilderness when they re-enter the Canglan Illusionary Realm. Furthermore, if even that location is discovered by the enemy, the people of the Hongmeng Universe will never be able to enter the Canglan Illusionary Realm again.

For the native people, once they were discovered, they would be enslaved and plundered, becoming spoils of war for the villages and towns opposite.

For outsiders seeking spiritual cultivation, native humans are a valuable resource, and they will not kill them indiscriminately.

But once they become slaves, they will lose their personal freedom and become nothing more than laborers and reproductive tools for their partners, living a life devoid of dignity and status.

But in Hongmeng Town, they are the masters!

Although Dashi Town has been renamed Hongmeng Town, the town mayor is still the old clan chief!
With the entire population of Hongmeng Town mobilized, they cleared away all the weeds, bushes, and trees within a 500-meter radius of the town in just one day, creating a large open area. Then, they set up numerous traps in this open area!
Two more days passed, and twelve enormous arrow towers were erected in Hongmeng Town! Around the town, using the existing walls as a base, the people thickened and heightened the walls with bricks and wood!
In five days, all the preparations for war in Hongmeng Town were completed.

But then, someone who surprised everyone appeared.

"Sister Binghan?!" Immortal Venerable Hongluo exclaimed in surprise as he looked at the figure before him.

"Sister Hongluo." Binghan Juezun smiled slightly, a beautiful smile blooming on his usually cold face.

Binghan's return at this critical juncture was truly unexpected for Ying Zheng.

He originally thought that after Binghan reclaimed the Azure Spirit Universe, she would need to cultivate in seclusion for at least several hundred billion years to recover to the peak cultivation level of Empress Binghan before emerging from seclusion again. But unexpectedly, only a few billion years have passed, and she has already returned.

"How are things going on your end? What brings you here?" Ying Zheng couldn't help but ask.

“Not bad,” Binghan replied.

Not bad... This answer left Ying Zheng somewhat amused and exasperated.

However, before he could ask any further questions, the surrounding Venerables immediately surrounded him and bombarded Binghan with a series of questions.

Clearly, all the Venerable Ones were extremely pleased with her return.

At a time when Hongmeng Town was facing a crisis, the return of Binghan Juezun undoubtedly gave the people of Hongmeng Town a shot in the arm.

"Has Binghan's cultivation level reached at least the third level of the Universe Realm?" Immortal Venerable Hongluo asked Binghan.

Crimson Immortal Venerable is now at the third level of the Universe Realm, but she can sense that Ice Cold's cultivation is clearly above her own. She even feels a sense of unfathomable depth when looking at Ice Cold. This feeling is similar to the feeling Ying Zheng gave her; clearly, Ice Cold's cultivation has reached a level she cannot comprehend.

"Hmm." The Ice Cold Supreme nodded slightly.

She then added, "I am now at the fifth level of the cosmic level."

"Hiss!" All the Venerable Ones present gasped.

For the Venerable Ones who had been in the Canglan Illusionary Realm, it was truly astonishing that Binghan had raised her cultivation to such a level after only two or three months of not seeing her!
"Is the Supreme Being no longer cultivating the Great Dao of Primordial Chaos?" Supreme Being Hongdu said thoughtfully.

“That’s right. I’m currently cultivating the Azure Spirit Path.” Ice Cold Supreme nodded gently.

As she finished speaking, all the venerable ones were somewhat moved.

"Now that Binghan has returned, our Hongmeng Town has gained another powerful force, which greatly increases our chances of victory," said Immortal Venerable Hongluo with a smile.

“Yes! Level 5 of the Universe level is already the highest cultivation level here, even higher than Ying Zheng’s,” said Emperor Wu Xuan.

"Taller than him?" Binghan suppressed a laugh as she looked at Ying Zheng, her expression a mix of mischief and quirks.

She knew perfectly well that Ying Zheng had already cultivated to the fifth level of the cosmic level.

"Ahem!" Ying Zheng coughed lightly. "You are the Ice Empress, so there's nothing shameful about my cultivation being lower than yours."

“Yes, you are indeed a whole realm lower than me,” Binghan said to Ying Zheng.

This is indeed true.

In terms of actual combat strength, she has recovered to the fifth level of the cosmic level. However, in terms of realm, she is actually at the sixth level of the cosmic level, having just stepped into the threshold of the Ancient Saint of the Universe.

After Binghan returned, the Holy Venerable Daweide and the others quickly prepared some weapons and equipment for her.

Previously, Ying Zheng and his group brought back a large amount of standard equipment left behind by the people of Dashi Town from the swamp. Some of it was sold, but a considerable amount remained.

Binghan chose a longsword and a broken short sword.

"Do you have any divine artifacts now?" Binghan asked.

“Divine artifacts…” the Great Vajra Saint Venerable hesitated for a moment, “…there are some.”

As he spoke, he took out his own divine artifact, and the Red Luo Immortal Venerable and the others also took out their own divine artifacts.

“Sister Binghan, use this Wandering Sword,” Immortal Venerable Hongluo said to Binghan. “It is the highest quality among our many divine artifacts. It was dropped after we and Ying Zheng killed that lake monster.”

"You killed all the lake monsters?" Now it was Binghan's turn to be surprised.

"It was a clever trick," Ying Zheng explained with a smile.

He then recounted how the group killed the lake monster.

After hearing Ying Zheng's explanation, Bing Han breathed a slight sigh of relief, "You scared me."

"That monster possesses at least the strength of a sixth-level cosmic entity. Moreover, in this Canglan Illusionary Realm, it has advantages in size, strength, and endurance. Under normal circumstances, even a sixth-level cosmic entity would not be its match."

“They are indeed very difficult to deal with.” Ying Zheng nodded in agreement.

Binghan picked up the Wandering Sword and looked at it, but quickly shook her head.

“I’m using dual swords, so I can no longer concentrate on controlling this thing,” Binghan said.

Outside, with their cultivation levels, they could easily multitask. But after entering the Canglan Illusionary Realm, not only their physical bodies but also their divine senses were weakened to those of ordinary people.

Using two swords, one long and one short, was enough for her. To distract herself with controlling the free-floating sword would be superfluous, not only failing to improve her strength but also becoming a burden.

"You're using both long and short swords, which limits your attack range. You should bring the Wandering Sword instead," Ying Zheng advised.

"No need, Sister Hongluo should keep it," Binghan said.

"As for me, I still want a powerful artifact that can replenish energy or reduce fatigue. If the enemy is only a level three cosmic civilization, our high-end combat power is definitely stronger than theirs, but I'm afraid of getting bogged down in human wave tactics and being surrounded by the enemy." (End of Chapter)