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After gathering his thoughts, Wang Ping looked at Quan Xing and asked, "Does the extraterrestrial consciousness you summoned back then still exist in the cultivation world today?"

Quan Xing was not surprised by Wang Ping's question, and his answer was without any hesitation, "According to my information, there is none!" He stated the conclusion first, and then explained in detail: "Before His Majesty the Holy Emperor was besieged, he ordered the elimination of those extraterrestrial consciousnesses."

Wang Ping nodded slightly, indicating his agreement.

Yu Lian then communicated within her spiritual sea: "Did Yao Xi discover something while observing the future?"

Wang Ping then asked, "The Dragon Lord, Earth Script, and Heavenly Craftsmen seem to harbor a natural hatred towards extraterrestrial life forms. Do you know why this stems from?"

Upon hearing this, Quan Xing raised his eyelids and glanced at Wang Ping. When he caught Wang Ping scrutinizing him, he lowered his head and said, "I don't know the details of this matter, but I have a guess."

Tell me your guess.

Wang Ping followed suit.

Quan Xing then slowly said, "His Majesty the Holy Emperor once instructed the Dragon Lord and the Heavenly Craftsman to switch to the Xuanmen secret method and gave them their respective tasks. The Dragon Lord was responsible for clearing out the extraterrestrial forces lurking in this starry sky, while the Heavenly Craftsman's duty was to supervise the Dragon Lord. Later, Lieyang, Diwen, and Huishan also switched to the method."

"His Majesty the Holy Emperor instructed Diwen to assist the Dragon Lord in clearing out extraterrestrial forces, while Lieyang and Huishan were tasked with overseeing the order of this starry sky. At that time, the Dragon Lord, Tiangong, and Diwen showed hatred towards extraterrestrial life forms. I suspect that His Majesty the Holy Emperor implanted some subconscious thoughts into them when they switched cultivation."

Wang Ping couldn't help but smile. If he had been in Yao Xi's position, he would have made the same choice. After processing this conjecture, he asked, "Do you think Lie Yang and Hui Shan were also implanted in their subconscious?"

Quan Xing nodded. "I suspect there is a high probability, but the specifics are now unknown. Lieyang has probably already digested those subconscious thoughts, while Huishan has already met his end."

Yu Lian then spoke again in her spiritual sea: "So Hui Shan and Lie Yang were targeted because of this?"

Wang Ping did not respond. After the rise of humanity, the relationships between the True Lords were extremely complex. Moreover, when each person discussed the past, their positions were different, and the conclusions they reached were also different.

After a brief silence, Wang Ping got down to business: "How many stages are there in the cultivation of the Great Luo Realm in the demon race? Which stage have you reached now?"

Upon hearing this question, Quan Xing became extremely cautious, and his answer was not as decisive as before. Instead, he said prudently and humbly, "I do not know about the other clansmen. According to the inherited memories I have received, my fifth realm cultivation is divided into five stages, and I have only just reached the end of the first stage."

"The bloodline talent of the Rat Demon Clan is a natural sensitivity to spiritual energy. This talent allows us to have considerable expertise in the research of various magic arrays. The 'Spiritual Energy Heavenly Tribulation' that I cultivated in the fifth realm allows me to use my innate bloodline talent to peer into the rules of the starry sky and search for the possibility of spiritual energy transforming into heavenly tribulation within those rules."

"The cultivation process involves constantly observing the rules of the starry sky and accumulating the compatibility between the inner core and spiritual energy over many years. I have cultivated for thirteen thousand years on this step. Only by mastering this step can one truly master the 'Spiritual Energy Heavenly Tribulation'. Moreover, only by completing this step of cultivation can one barely keep up with the cultivation level of someone who has just entered the fifth realm of the Xuanmen."

"And going a step further..."

Quan Xing shook his head and said, "This starry sky is too narrow now. Unless one has the talent of His Majesty the Holy Emperor, it will take at least 100,000 years to make any further progress."

His words were tinged with despair: “Before the rise of humanity, our various races fought each other only to seek a sliver of survival, to fight for survival against the cultivators of humanity, and also against our own people.”

Wang Ping understood what was going on after hearing this, and quickly deduced the truth of Quan Xing's words. He then had a general idea of ​​what was going on.

He looked at Quan Xing and said, "Once I agree to your promotion, the other demon clan fellow cultivators will definitely seek the protection of other True Monarchs in order to obtain the qualification for promotion. Countless demon clans will have the opportunity to advance to the fourth realm, or even the fifth realm. At that time, there will definitely be a bloodbath within the demon clan, which will definitely affect the stability of the entire starry sky."

Quan Xing immediately declared, "I will do my utmost to not disappoint you, True Lord!"

This means that from now on, he will be a sword in Wang Ping's hand, and he will be willing to do anything for Wang Ping.

Wang Ping nodded, then changed the subject, asking, "How's the fighting at the front?"

"It's completely corrupted. The current strategy is simply unable to stop those demonic cultivators from expanding outwards. Diwen has exhausted all his efforts, but it turns out that this is not something he can solve alone."

Quan Xing's speaking speed increased considerably.

Wang Ping nodded again, knowing that this matter really needed to be resolved by a meeting, which would inevitably lead to some conflict.

"Since things are beyond our control, you should step down and go into seclusion to cultivate. Do you want to return to Da Luo Star or go somewhere else?" Wang Ping didn't want to continue passively waiting for news from Xuan Qing.

"If possible, I would like to join the Taiyan Sect and cultivate in seclusion on Jupiter!"

Wang Ping was somewhat surprised that Quan Xing actually wanted to give up everything he had.

Before Wang Ping could react, Quan Xing continued, "Fellow Daoist Niu Pan also has some ideas, but he lacks an opportunity. I am willing to persuade him."

Wang Ping carefully examined Quan Xing and habitually began to deduce its existence. After a while, he casually said, "Then go ahead and do it. Jupiter is not suitable for the cultivation of the demon race, but the orbital space around Jupiter is vast, so you can create a separate ecological zone."

"Thank you for the reward, True Lord!"

Quan Xing bowed and made a gesture of respect.

Wang Ping sat upright in his seat and asked, "Is there anything else?"

"there is none left!"

When Quan Xing responded, Wang Ping cut off the signal in the projection space.

...

Jiuxuan Mountain.

Wang Ping stood before the spirit tree, looking up at the ecological zone managed by the Taiyan Sect in outer space, feeling the vitality emanating from billions of living beings, as well as the coldness and chill of the distant starry sky.

Following Wang Ping's gaze, Yu Lian also looked up at the cosmos and said, "Letting that rat join the Taiyan Sect will surely cause a stir in the cultivation world!"

Wang Ping chuckled and replied, "I not only want him to join the Taiyan Sect, but I also want to personally participate in his initiation ceremony."

Yu Lian tilted her head and looked at Wang Ping, "It seems you've made your decision!"

"Well, there are some things we can't just passively wait for. Since Quan Xing has given me this opportunity, I have to make good use of it. Since they want to keep their share of the pie, then I'll increase the number of people sharing it!"

Although Wang Ping spoke casually, the firmness in his words was undeniable.

"It's good that you're prepared!"

"This struggle is unavoidable, and it's always good to have one more piece."

Yu Lian thought for a moment and asked, "Should we recall the Taiyan Sect disciples stationed at the front lines?"

Wang Ping said, "It's not necessary for now. I've made a move, so I should at least see their reaction first. Although Tiangong is shameless, he wouldn't go so far as to attack cultivators of the fourth realm. And for cultivators of the same realm, the price they have to pay to take down Miao Qing and the others is something they can't afford."

"Okay!" Yu Lian responded as she rose into the air, transforming into a streak of light and flying towards the spirit-gathering array she had set up for the calico cat.

...

Quan Xing acted swiftly; in just three months, he led hundreds of his core clansmen to the public Ascension Platform on the outer edge of Jupiter's orbit.

Accompanying him was Niu Pan, a member of the bull demon clan. Unlike Quan Xing, who was traveling with his family, Niu Pan was all alone.

Wang Ping immediately dispatched puppets to the Ascension Platform to welcome them. Because Zi Luan was in seclusion and Xuan Ling was busy with Xia Wenyi's promotion, Que Cai and Tong Yu Dao Ren, who stayed behind at the Taiyan Sect, appeared immediately.

With the construction of a cloud bridge, Quan Xing and the two demons, Niu Pan, descended to the summit of Jiuxuan Mountain under the guidance of the puppet.

Before that same spirit tree, Wang Ping accepted the two demons' bows.

After bowing, Quan Xing said earnestly, "I am deeply grateful to the True Lord for accepting me as his disciple. Fellow Daoist Niu Pan also feels that the stalemate at the front line is difficult to break and the old path is blocked. He is willing to follow my example and join the True Lord's side in order to seek a chance for the Dao. He will serve the True Lord without hesitation, even at the cost of his life."

Although Niu Pan was usually taciturn, he also bowed, his massive body bending low, and he spoke in a deep but firm voice: "Niu Pan is willing to obey the True Lord's command."

Wang Ping nodded slightly, and after a brief deduction, he smiled and told the two to stand up, "Half a month from now will be an auspicious day, when you can formally join the Taiyan Sect."

"Yes!"

"Then step back and prepare!"

The two demons immediately retreated.

After they left, Wang Ping asked Yu Lian, "What do you think?"

Yu Lian, who had been perched on a branch of the spirit tree, replied, "That ox trusts Quan Xing, not you; he follows that rat."

Wang Ping remained noncommittal, then summoned Que Cai and Tong Yu Dao Ren via telepathy. Currently, the internal affairs of the Taiyan Sect were being managed by the two of them.

When the two heard that Quan Xing and Niu Pan wanted to join the Taiyan Sect, their faces showed undisguised shock.

"Should we invite cultivators from other sects to attend the ceremony?"

But Cai asked a crucial question.

Wang Ping shook his head: "No need, but the entire cultivation world needs to know about this!"

three days later.

This matter then spread throughout the entire cultivation world.

Upon receiving the news, Xuanqing immediately sent a message warning Wang Ping that someone needed to guard the front line. Baiyan then sent a message inquiring about the details and asking Wang Ping if he needed to attend the two demons' initiation ceremony.

Wang Ping did not send Bai Yan, but replied to Xuan Qing that the remaining members of the Star God Alliance would take the places of the two demons, and that Niu Pan would return to the front line as a disciple of the Taiyan Sect as soon as possible after formally joining the sect.

After receiving Wang Ping's reply, Xuan Qing surprisingly did not pursue the matter any further.

Half a month has passed in the blink of an eye.

On this day, a large ecological zone outside Jupiter's orbit, originally managed by the Taiyan Sect, was completely cleared out. Its core plaza was temporarily transformed into a magnificent and ancient altar, with a statue of Wang Ping standing in the center of the altar, the statue's face blurred.

As three soft chimes echoed through the starry sky, a beam of emerald light streaked across the heavens and landed in front of the statue. It was Wang Ping himself present, with Yu Lian perched on his shoulder, her golden vertical pupils scrutinizing everyone present.

"Greetings, True Lord!"

Tens of thousands of core disciples of the Taiyan Sect gathered here, led by Que Cai and Tongling Daoren, shouted in unison and bowed in respect.

Quan Xing and Niu Pan stood below the steps of the statue. They had both removed their usual magnificent armor that symbolized their status and power, and put on the most ordinary blue Taoist robes of the Taiyan Sect. They bowed to the Taiyan Sect disciples around them.

Liu Shuang and Shen Xiaozhu were on a high platform on the east side of the altar, a position that allowed them to overlook the entire ceremony. As they witnessed the scene before them, they couldn't help but feel a little excited.

Wang Ping did not wear his usual plain robe, but instead changed into a blue formal outfit embroidered with the Taiyan Star Chart and cloud patterns. He wore a jade lotus crown and did not exude any powerful aura.

"Master is drifting further and further away," Shen Xiaozhu murmured softly.
Liu Shuang replied, "A True Monarch of the Demon Clan, a being of the Fifth Realm, is willing to strip away all his glory to perform this grand ceremony... Master's plans and intentions are beyond our comprehension."

At this moment, the auspicious time arrived, and suddenly the starry sky chimed nine times, echoing in every corner of the ecological zone, suppressing all subtle sounds.

As the master of ceremonies for this initiation ceremony, Daoist Quecai suppressed all his thoughts and chanted loudly, "Bow—"

Upon hearing the sound, Quan Xing and Niu Pan did not hesitate. They knelt down directly under the altar in front of the statue and the main deity of Wang Ping, and performed the grand ceremony of three bows and nine kowtows.

Their movements may not have been as fluid and natural as those of human cultivators, but they carried an almost devout solemnity and determination. With each kowtow, their foreheads lightly touched the cold jade ground, producing a clear and muffled sound.

At this moment, all the disciples of Taiyan in the square held their breath. The kneeling of the two demon race True Monarchs was not just a simple etiquette, but also symbolized the submission and allegiance of a power, and the breaking and reshaping of a pattern.

When Quan Xing and Niu Pan finally collapsed to the ground, Wang Ping on the high platform slightly raised his hand. It was an extremely simple gesture, yet it seemed to stir the spiritual energy of the entire starry sky.

"can."

Wang Ping's voice was not loud, but it was like the imperial decree of the Great Dao, clearly penetrating into the depths of the consciousness of every cultivator present, carrying an unquestionable majesty and promise.

As soon as the word was uttered, his statue on the altar seemed to light up slightly, resonating with certain rules deep within the starry sky. Two invisible, gentle yet powerful beams of fortune descended and quietly merged into the bodies of Quan Xing and Niu Pan. This was the formal acceptance of the Taiyan Sect, and also Wang Ping's protection and witnessing of their future through his own path of cultivation.

The ceremony is completed.

Quan Xing and Niu Pan bowed again before standing up. Their Taiyan Sect robes no longer looked out of place; instead, they began to blend slowly with their aura.

Wang Ping's gaze swept across the entire room, finally landing on the two newly joined demons. He spoke calmly, "Now that you have entered my sect, you must abide by my rules, follow the path of Heaven, and protect the starry sky."

"Follow the command of the True Lord!"

Quan Xing and Niu Pan responded in unison, their voices firm.

Seeing everything unfolding before him, Tongyu Daoren, as an elder cultivator, felt only one thought deep within his heart: From this moment on, human cultivators have truly gained partial control over this starry sky! (End of Chapter)