Qin Renhuang just became an immortal, and you told me this is the prehistoric time

These kinds of magical artifacts may not necessarily require extremely high-quality materials, but they demand extremely high levels of skill and understanding from the craftsman.

In Ying Xuan's view, the latter undoubtedly has a higher ceiling and is closer to the essence of the Great Dao. However, the former's approach of developing from ordinary materials to the Spirit Realm and Immortal Realm is also extremely valuable in terms of universality, replicability, and systematicity, especially in the large-scale training of weapon-refining talents and the establishment of a complete industrial system.

The "Heavenly Gang and Earthly Fiends Celestial Star Array" he was currently refining was not only an array, but also the first and most important natal magic weapon he had personally crafted. This treasure had accompanied him throughout his growth, and he had been building it since the early days of the Great Qin World, investing countless efforts and precious materials along the way.

However, limited by the level and resources of the Qin world, the materials used were mostly ordinary spiritual soil, metals, and the essence of the five elements, which relied on quantity. Although his weapon-refining techniques and formations were superb and his power was extraordinary, the basic materials ultimately limited the full realization of his potential.

Now, with the resources of the entire Yue Kingdom at their disposal, especially the dozen or so newly recruited Nascent Soul cultivators, they have contributed almost all of their personal and sect's most treasured rare materials in order to exchange for points. Among them are some exquisite items that even Ying Xuan found dazzling!

His fundamental purpose in establishing the Tianxing Sect was to efficiently collect complete cultivation system knowledge, techniques, and resource samples from this world, rather than to systematically cultivate local talent and establish a lasting foundation.

Therefore, his approach to these top-tier materials that came to him was simple and direct—he incorporated them all into his natal array! Rather than leaving them for future uncontrollable powerhouses in the sect to refine powerful magic weapons, he preferred to use them to strengthen the power he had absolute control over, thus avoiding any "waste."

"Ten Thousand Year Azure Water...tsk tsk, this substance is said to only condense once every ten thousand years in the deepest, most yin and coldest place, which also contains a trace of innate wood energy. It has the miraculous effect of washing away impurities in magical treasures, purifying spiritual power, and enhancing spirituality. Even that old monster Xiang Zhili might not have seen a single drop after searching for thousands of years, yet there are thirty-seven drops here?"

Ying Xuan looked at the dozens of water droplets that flew out from a jade gourd, which were like jade marrow and exuded a cool and pure aura, and a look of surprise flashed in his eyes.

He was incredibly generous; with a flick of his finger, the millennia-old azure water was evenly sprinkled across the 108 islands, merging into their cores. Instantly, the radiance emanating from all the islands became even purer and clearer, and their connection to the power of the stars seemed to grow even stronger.

"The essence of the Nine Heavens' Breath Soil... Although it is only the size of a fingernail, it is a supreme treasure of the earth element, containing the vitality of creation. It is perfect for pairing with the Ten Thousand Years of Azure Water, so that water and soil complement each other and nourish all things."

Ying Xuan then melted down a seemingly insignificant yet mountain-heavy dark yellow clod of earth and distributed it among the various islands. The synergistic power of water and soil is precisely the key focus he is currently using to cultivate the spirituality of the grand formation and attempt to nurture a "Star God." Naturally, he prioritizes collecting and using any related treasures he encounters.

As more and more rare materials were melted and incorporated, the entire array space trembled faintly. It wasn't instability, but rather a joyful resonance. Above the sky, it seemed as if real starlight was being drawn, piercing through the spatial barrier, and falling down in strands, disappearing into the illusory images of the one hundred and eight stars.

Ying Xuan could clearly sense that inside each star island, the "star god" that was originally just a prototype of array runes was slowly and truly being nurtured under the nourishment of these top-grade materials and the continuous star power and earth vein energy!

They seemed to have a faint pulse of life, and began to autonomously and slowly absorb the subtle fragments of laws from this world that permeated the array space.

"The cultivation culture of this world has been passed down for millions of years or even longer, and its law system has reached a certain 'perfect' and stable state. The consciousness of heaven and earth disperses the laws into the finest powder, which is integrated into the bodies of living beings as they breathe and their spiritual energy circulates, thus giving birth to the so-called 'spiritual root'."

While continuously casting the energy-consuming weapon-refining techniques, Ying Xuan calmly observed and analyzed the situation.

"The 'Star Gods' in my formation are originally spiritual life forms condensed by simulating the will of stars through formations. In this environment where the laws of this world are relatively complete and abundant, they spontaneously absorb these law powders, accelerating their growth and development, which is a natural outcome."

Each spell he cast consumed his immense magical power and divine sense, yet his expression remained unchanged, without the slightest hesitation.

This was originally his natal magic weapon, connected to his mind and spirit. Refining it was like cultivating himself; the more he immersed himself in it, the clearer his senses became, and the more skillfully he could control it. At this moment, the great formation was absorbing fragments of the laws of this world to strengthen itself, a golden opportunity that would come once in a lifetime.

Just as he was immersed in refining the weapon and feeling the mysterious process of the great array gradually becoming stronger and the star god slowly being conceived, a respectful voice transmission came from outside the array space, which was delivered directly to the core through a special channel.

"Reporting to the Sect Leader, a disciple, while on a mission in the outer sea, has seemingly discovered a new, unstable 'void channel' fluctuation. The coordinates have been recorded and a preliminary investigation has been conducted. I am here to report!"

The voice transmission came from a Golden Core disciple who was on duty guarding the entrance to the main hall; his voice carried a hint of barely suppressed excitement.

Ying Xuan paused slightly in his hand seals, a wry smile appearing on his face.

A void passage? Another void passage!

Now, almost everyone in the entire Tianxing Sect, from Nascent Soul elders to Qi Refining disciples, "knows" a "fact".

Their sect leader is a powerful cultivator at the Nascent Soul stage! The greatest pursuit and predicament for Nascent Soul cultivators who remain in this world is to find the "void passage" to a higher level world—the Spirit Realm!
The sect leader established the Heavenly Star Sect, recruited many cultivators, and collected various travelogues, secrets, and clues. His fundamental purpose was to gather the strength of everyone and jointly search for that elusive path to ascension!
This "consensus," guided by Ying Xuan's intentional or unintentional methods and the collective imagination of the crowd, had long been deeply ingrained. After all, a Nascent Soul cultivator has cultivation techniques, resources, and power—what else could he possibly want? Only a higher level of world!

Therefore, all disciples regard "finding clues to the void passage" as one of the most important contributions to the sect and the sect leader. They are excited when they find any suspected clues and report them immediately.

The Tianxing Sect now possesses over a hundred high-quality magical treasures, countless rare spiritual herb seeds, one hundred and eight modified spiritual veins, and multiple cultivation techniques that lead directly to the late Nascent Soul stage and even the Divine Transformation stage. In the eyes of the disciples, the sect's solid foundation has been laid, and now it is time to help the sect leader achieve the "ultimate goal"!

Ying Xuan felt helpless. The cultivation culture of the Spirit Realm might be superior, but its basic rules and cultivation system should be consistent with those of this realm.

What he needs most right now is precisely the complete and systematic "basic knowledge" and "basic resource samples" of this world, from low to high! These things may also exist in the spirit world, but for him, the gains may not be greater than in this world.

Moreover, he has Han Li, the "Son of the World," by his side, who is using the little green bottle to cultivate various rare spiritual roots. Such convenient conditions may not be available in the Spirit Realm.

"Record the location information of the passage and store it in the 'Tales of the Void' category of the library. Reward the disciple who discovered it with the corresponding points. I will personally go and check on the passage later."

He returned with a calm voice, his tone composed.

"Yes, Sect Leader!"

The Golden Core disciple immediately responded, and then carefully asked for instructions.

"Sect Leader, that disciple also mentioned that there seemed to be some unusual traces near the passage, like... signs of recent human activity. Should we send a Nascent Soul elder to investigate further?"

Ying Xuan pondered for a moment.

"No need. Record this situation. Have the Nascent Soul elder in charge of this matter inquire about the disciple's personal needs. As long as they do not violate the sect rules, try to meet them within reasonable limits. I will make the specific arrangements for the investigation."

As for the needs of the Golden Core disciples, the Nascent Soul elders, eager to accumulate merit and exchange points, would naturally handle them properly, without his personal involvement. "Disciple obeys!"

The Golden Core disciple accepted the order and withdrew.

Ying Xuan scanned the jade slip that the disciple had presented, which contained the coordinates of the passage and preliminary information.

"Outer sea...unstable...suspected recent signs of human activity?"

A thoughtful glint flashed in his eyes. The vast and treacherous outer seas, far removed from the mainland cultivation world, made the appearance of unstable passages unsurprising. But the recent signs of human intervention were intriguing. Could it be other Nascent Soul stage cultivators searching for the passage? Or something else entirely?
He noted this information down for the time being and did not set off immediately. The grand formation was currently undergoing a crucial refinement, and the nurturing of the Star God could not be interrupted. Moreover, he had another plan in mind.

A moment later, Ying Xuan finished this stage of weapon refining and appeared outside the main gate of the Starry Sky Hall in a flash. The Golden Core disciples and duty officers waiting outside the hall were startled by his sudden appearance and then quickly bowed in respect.

"Greetings, Sect Leader!"

Ying Xuan nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the disciples in the distance who had sensed his presence and were casting excited and awe-inspiring glances at him, and said loudly.

"Summon all Nascent Soul elders to the Starry Sky Hall for a meeting immediately."

The sound wasn't loud, but it resonated clearly throughout the entire main peak area.

"Yes, Sect Leader!"

The disciples perked up and immediately obeyed.

Ying Xuan said no more and turned to re-enter the main hall.

"clang--!"

A moment later, a melodious and profound bell toll, seemingly capable of cleansing the soul, emanated from the Star Palace and echoed throughout the entire Tianxing Mountain Range. The bell's sound contained a strange power; it was not harsh, yet every cultivator who heard it understood—this was the signal from the sect leader to summon the Nascent Soul elders for a meeting!

In an instant, powerful Nascent Soul auras rose up from the spiritually rich caves, halls, quiet rooms, and even the valleys where spiritual soil was refined throughout the Tianxing Mountains!

More than twenty Nascent Soul cultivators, regardless of which of the seven sects of Yue Kingdom they originally belonged to, stopped what they were doing or cultivating and transformed into streaks of different colors without hesitation, flying towards the main peak Star Hall at top speed!

Ordinary Foundation Establishment and Qi Refining disciples felt the terrifying streaks of light in the sky and looked up, their eyes filled with curiosity, envy, and anticipation.

"The sect leader has summoned all the elders!"

"Since the merger of the seven sects, this is probably the first time the sect leader has convened such a large meeting."

Something big is definitely about to happen!

"Could it be... a move to expand outwards? I heard that things aren't going well in the neighboring Yuanwu Kingdom..."

"Possibly! Our Tianxing Sect is now strong and well-equipped, with a Nascent Soul stage master in charge. It's the perfect time to expand our territory!"

The disciples were buzzing with excitement, showing no signs of apprehension at the urgent meeting of the higher-ups. Instead, their faces beamed with anticipation. In any other sect, such a sudden and urgent summons of all the high-ranking members by the sect leader would likely have filled the disciples with unease, wondering if the sect was facing a major crisis.

But the Tianxing Sect is different! Especially those disciples who joined early on, who personally witnessed the sect's miracle of growing from nothing to swallowing up the seven sects of Yue Kingdom! They saw it with their own eyes.

The earliest batch of senior brothers who only had Foundation Establishment cultivation were merely ordered by the sect leader to carry the sect leader's "token" to "persuade" the surrounding small forces. They were able to rely on the supreme prestige of the Nascent Soul sect leader to make those forces obediently merge into the sect without bloodshed.

In return, they gained massive amounts of points and rewards! Most of those who participated back then have now advanced to the Golden Core stage and hold high positions within their sects, making later generations envious.

In the eyes of many disciples, when the sect leader summons the elders for a meeting, it often means that the sect is about to make a major move, which could very well be a new opportunity for expansion! This means points, rewards, and a brighter future!
Therefore, many disciples even stopped their cultivation or tasks and gathered near the main peak, eagerly hoping to have the opportunity to participate in the upcoming "good thing".

Outside the Starry Sky Palace, streaks of light descended one after another, and Nascent Soul cultivators with profound auras and solemn expressions strode into the palace. Each of them wore a solemn expression mixed with a hint of barely perceptible excitement.

They knew that the sect leader's long absence and sudden summons must be for an important matter. Every move this Nascent Soul sect leader made could determine their personal fate and the future of the entire Tianxing Sect.

Inside the main hall, starlight shimmered, the atmosphere was solemn, and all eyes were focused on the star throne deep in the starry sky, waiting for the figure who ruled over all things to speak.

The Tianxing Sect has been established for over a year. Although the time is not long, the changes have been tremendous, truly earth-shattering.

In particular, the dozen or so cultivation techniques that Ying Xuan casually placed in the library that directly led to the Nascent Soul stage were like the most dazzling lighthouse in the dark night, continuously attracting Nascent Soul cultivators from all directions who were stuck in bottlenecks to come and seek refuge.

Today, the number of Nascent Soul cultivators under the Tianxing Sect has exceeded fifty! Among them, there are nearly ten great cultivators at the late Nascent Soul stage!

With such a scale, not to mention the Yue Kingdom, even looking at the entire Tiannan region, it is enough to be among the top super sects, able to stand shoulder to shoulder with the long-established leaders of the righteous path and the giants of the demonic path.

At this moment, inside the Star Palace, under the starlight, more than fifty Nascent Soul cultivators, some old, some young, some male, some female, stood solemnly in two rows.

Among them were the former leaders and elders of the seven sects of the Yue Kingdom, rogue cultivators who had later come seeking their patronage, and powerful figures from neighboring kingdoms who had heard of their reputation. At this moment, everyone bowed their heads slightly, their expressions respectful, and their gazes, occasionally sweeping over the empty Star Throne before them, were filled with deep awe. (End of Chapter)