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

On the throne, Ying Xuan's figure quietly appeared.

He didn't exude any aura today, just like an ordinary young man sitting there casually.

However, the more this was the case, the greater the pressure felt by the Nascent Soul cultivators below. When a Nascent Soul cultivator returned to simplicity and concealed their aura, they appeared like an ordinary person, but anyone who truly regarded them as an ordinary person was courting death.

"Our sect has been established for some time now, and our elders have been with us for some time now as well."

Ying Xuan's voice rang out calmly, not loud, but clearly reaching everyone's ears, carrying a faint chill.

"I have gathered you all here today to hear your opinions on the future development of my Tianxing Sect."

The main hall was completely silent; you could hear a pin drop.

"Insightful opinion?" The Nascent Soul cultivators exchanged glances, but felt a little uneasy.

After joining the Tianxing Sect, their first task was to try every means possible, such as contributing treasures, completing difficult tasks, or demonstrating special value, to desperately accumulate points. Then, they would rush into the library to exchange for the coveted Nascent Soul late-stage or even Divine Transformation cultivation techniques.

After obtaining the cultivation technique, the vast majority of people made a surprisingly consistent choice—immediately in the Tianxing Mountains, a place with incredibly rich spiritual energy, they selected a suitable spiritual vein node, opened a cave dwelling, and announced their seclusion!

What are sect affairs, what is future development, compared to comprehending advanced cultivation techniques and seeking breakthroughs? Anyway, with the Nascent Soul stage master in charge, the sect is as stable as Mount Tai, so they only need to focus on cultivation.

When asked about the "sect's development" by the sect leader, many people suddenly realized that they... aside from exchanging for cultivation techniques and going into seclusion, they hadn't really made any substantial "contributions" to the sect.

Ying Xuan took in the expressions of everyone below, but the dissatisfaction in his heart did not dissipate.

His fundamental purpose in establishing the Tianxing Sect was to efficiently collect complete cultivation civilization knowledge, technical systems, and resource samples from the Great Qin world, making it an efficient "harvesting machine," rather than providing these Nascent Soul cultivators with a stable, comfortable, and resource-rich "cultivation welfare home"!
These Nascent Soul cultivators used the techniques and environment he provided to improve themselves, but they contributed very little to the sect's core task of "collecting resources," which clearly did not meet his expectations.

The atmosphere in the hall grew increasingly tense. The shrewd and worldly-wise Elder Linghu and the others standing at the front immediately sensed the coldness in the sect leader's tone and inwardly cried out in alarm. Elder Linghu quickly stepped forward and bowed.

"Sect Leader, you are truly wise! We have joined the Tianxing Sect and have been bestowed with supreme cultivation techniques and a precious cultivation ground by you. We are deeply grateful and think of repaying you day and night! However, our cultivation is shallow and our knowledge is limited. We dare not speak presumptuously about the sect's development plans. We will follow your instructions and do our utmost, even at the cost of our lives!"

"I will obey the sect leader's orders, even at the cost of my life!"

The other Nascent Soul cultivators immediately echoed in unison, their voices loud and their postures extremely humble.

They knew very well that the sect leader's summons today was not to hear their "brilliant opinions," but rather to express his dissatisfaction with their recent state of focusing only on their own cultivation and "doing nothing" for the sect.

More importantly, they knew that completing the tasks personally assigned by the sect leader often meant huge opportunities! The stories of the early disciples who were ordered to "persuade" surrounding forces and obtain massive amounts of points had already spread.

If they could receive some guidance or answers to their questions about cultivation from the sect leader, they might be able to save themselves decades or even centuries of arduous cultivation! Who would want to miss such an opportunity?
Seeing that everyone's attitude had become "proper," Ying Xuan's coldness softened slightly, but his tone remained indifferent.

"In that case, I will speak frankly. My Tianxing Sect is based in Yue Kingdom, but its resources will eventually run out. If the sect is to develop and increase its foundation, its vision cannot be limited to just one corner of Yue Kingdom."

His gaze swept downwards.

"The Northern Nine Kingdoms Alliance has over a hundred Nascent Soul cultivators, and dozens of sects have Nascent Soul cultivators in charge; the Southern Demonic Cult also has dozens of sects, and their methods are unpredictable. These two places are the next targets of our Heavenly Star Sect."

Upon hearing this, the Nascent Soul cultivators felt a chill run down their spines, but were not too surprised. The Heavenly Star Sect had risen so rapidly that it would certainly not be content with the Yue Kingdom; expansion was only a matter of time.

"I order you to take action against the Nine Kingdoms Alliance and the Southern Demonic Path."

Ying Xuan's voice carried an unquestionable determination.

"We may follow the example of the Yue Kingdom and persuade them to submit under the guise of 'merging factions'; or we may directly use swift and decisive means to attack and annihilate them. There is only one goal—to bring back all the classic texts and secret knowledge passed down through their sects to the Tianxing Sect and add them to its library!"

He paused, then added.

"Previously, after integrating the seven sects of Yue Kingdom, all the original sects and mountain gates have been sealed off or repurposed. Their disciples and resources have long been distributed to various spiritual vein nodes of my Tianxing Sect for cultivation and use. A large number of Golden Core cultivators have also been assigned to various places to guard and manage."

Why is this so? It's because although the Tianxing Mountain Range has been transformed by me and is rich in spiritual energy, if dozens of Nascent Soul cultivators gather in one place to cultivate for a long time, the consumption will be enormous, which is not conducive to the growth of ordinary disciples and easily leads to internal resource depletion.”

Ying Xuan looked at everyone, his eyes deep.

"Now is the time to use you. Go and seize more resources for the sect and bring back more knowledge. This is your greatest contribution to the sect, and it is also the fastest way for you to accumulate points and exchange them for higher-level cultivation techniques or personal guidance from me."

"I will obey the sect leader's decree!"

More than fifty Nascent Soul cultivators responded in unison, their voices resounding throughout the hall.

Many people already had expressions of eagerness and confidence on their faces.

Their confidence was not blind.

On one hand, their own cultivation levels have improved to varying degrees after receiving guidance from high-level cultivation techniques. On the other hand, and most importantly, the Tianxing Sect has a Nascent Soul cultivator in charge! Moreover, he is currently the only known Nascent Soul cultivator who has been publicly active and established a vast power base!

Although the world is vast, legends of those who have achieved the Divine Transformation stage occasionally circulate, but those who have truly appeared and been confirmed are few and far between, and most of them live in seclusion, their whereabouts elusive. There is absolutely no one like Ying Xuan, who has established a sect so openly and swallowed up so many powerful forces.

Although the Nine Kingdoms Alliance is stronger overall than the original Seven Sects of Yue, with over a hundred Nascent Soul cultivators and numerous sects, it is not a monolithic entity, and its internal interests are complex and intertwined. Faced with the intimidation of a Nascent Soul cultivator and the allure of the "cultivation techniques and treasure land" offered by the Heavenly Star Sect, some sects will inevitably waver and may even actively seek to join its cause.

While the Southern Demonic Path presents some challenges, the difficulty is not insurmountable if they can unite with some of the forces of the Nine Kingdoms Alliance to jointly address the issue.

Seeing that the Nascent Soul cultivators had accepted the order and their fighting spirit had been ignited, Ying Xuan changed the subject and said again.

"Furthermore, I have just received news that a suspected unstable void passage has appeared in the outer sea. I need to go there personally to investigate and verify it."

Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions became even more focused. The sect leader was indeed preoccupied with finding the ascension passage! "This trip..."

Ying Xuan casually dropped a bombshell.

"I will take the Heavenly Gang and Earthly Fiends Celestial Star Array with me."

"what?!"

"Sect Leader, this..."

A suppressed gasp and gasps immediately rose from below! Taking away the mountain-protecting formation? Doesn't that mean that while the sect leader is away, the Tianxing Mountain Range will lose its greatest support and strongest defense?
Several late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators' expressions changed slightly, and they hesitated to speak.

Ying Xuan raised his hand and gestured to suppress the commotion among the crowd, speaking casually.

"What's the panic? The future of the Tianxing Sect ultimately depends on yourselves. I can't stay here forever. It's necessary to prepare you in advance on how to deal with the situation and protect your foundation when I'm not around."

His words, spoken lightly, sent shockwaves through the hearts of the Nascent Soul cultivators. What did the sect leader mean by that? Did he intend to leave for an extended period? Perhaps…

"Of course, I am not abandoning the sect."

Ying Xuan seemed to know what they were thinking and continued.

"Even when I am not here, cultivators from the Tianxing Sect still come to join us every day, and all the halls are operating as usual. The books, magical artifacts and treasures in the library and treasure vault continue to increase."

A glint of light flashed in his eyes when he mentioned the treasure vault. The Tianxing Sect's treasure vault now boasts over a thousand magical artifacts! This is mainly due to the disciples prioritizing cultivation manuals when exchanging points, thus preserving many valuable magical artifacts.

These magical artifacts mostly follow the mainstream crafting methods of this world, focusing on the fusion and combination of materials, and their power is considerable. If they could be brought back to the Qin Dynasty world and reforged using the more law-driven crafting techniques of the Maoshan and Liaozhai systems, and then nurtured with the incense and spiritual power of the Qin people, their power would surely increase greatly!
More realistically, the Qin world is facing the threat of the Goblin world, and further clashes with other bizarre worlds are possible in the future. Although the Starlight Great Wall provides defense, casualties are likely unavoidable. The Qin soldiers have only recently begun their training, and their strength will require time to develop.

On the other hand, those cultivators in this realm who have reached a certain level have all experienced countless battles and struggles, possess rich combat experience, and have various means of survival. If these cultivators could be sent to the front lines of the Great Qin Wilderness, it would greatly alleviate the pressure on the Great Qin soldiers and reduce casualties.

These thoughts swirled in Ying Xuan's mind, but he didn't say them aloud; he only gave a final word of advice.

"After I leave, all sect affairs will be discussed and decided by the seven former sect leaders, including Linghu, Yanyue, and Jujian. If there are any disagreements, a vote will be held. External expansion can proceed as planned, but caution is required. Do not be greedy for merit and rush ahead recklessly, lest you lose too much strength. Defending the Tianxing Mountain Range base and continuing to absorb resources and talents will be a great achievement."

"We... obey!"

The seven late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators, led by Elder Linghu, suppressed their shock and unease and bowed to accept the order.

They understood that this was both a responsibility and a test and a trust placed in them by the sect leader.
Ying Xuan said no more, his figure slowly fading from the throne, and the vast starry sky illusion in the entire Star Palace began to ripple and dissipate like water.

The immense, awe-inspiring pressure of the array that had been shrouding the mountains, both reassuring and terrifying, receded and vanished as quickly as the tide receded.

The main peak of the Tianxing Mountains seemed to have suddenly become much "emptier".

More than fifty Nascent Soul cultivators stood before the now much more "ordinary" main hall, exchanging bewildered glances, their eyes revealing a deep gravity. The sect leader... really left with the grand formation!

"Quickly! Activate the backup defensive formations on each peak immediately! Connect the earth veins to construct a joint defensive network!"

Linghu Laozu was the first to react and shouted sternly.

"All Nascent Soul elders, divide into three teams and take turns guarding the main peak! The rest of you, keep a close eye on the movements in Yue Kingdom and the surrounding areas!"

The female sect leader of the Hidden Moon Sect also quickly issued an order.

"A message to all Golden Core disciples stationed and managed throughout the Yue Kingdom: Be on high alert recently. If any unusual activity is detected, report it immediately and withdraw to the mountains as appropriate!"

"It's the rugged man from Ling Shou Mountain," added.

As orders were issued, the once peaceful and serene Tianxing Mountain Range, resembling a celestial paradise, instantly entered a state of heightened alert, though outwardly relaxed. More than a third of the Nascent Soul cultivators chose to remain behind, guarding the mountain range as a precaution.

They understood perfectly well that a sect with a Nascent Soul cultivator in charge was a completely different concept from one without. Before confirming that Ying Xuan had truly entered the void passage and wouldn't be able to return in the short term, perhaps no one would dare to act rashly and directly attack the Heavenly Star Sect. But they dared not gamble! The Heavenly Star Sect's accumulated resources were far too abundant!

A dozen or so Nascent Soul cultivation techniques, thousands of magical treasures, hundreds of high-quality spiritual veins, and a vast amount of ancient texts and resources... enough to drive any force, or even some reclusive old monsters, crazy!

If any fearless individuals or those willing to take risks were to seize the opportunity to enter, even if it only causes some damage or loss, when the Nascent Soul Sect Leader returns, these elders who remained behind would likely not escape blame!
The disciples who had been focusing on their cultivation due to the abundant spiritual energy and stable environment also sensed the change in atmosphere, and they all ended their seclusion and became vigilant. The Golden Core cultivators who were stationed at various spiritual vein nodes, markets, and key locations throughout the Yue Kingdom also received orders or warnings one after another, and some began to retreat to the core area of ​​the mountain range.

Just as the Tianxing Sect was becoming slightly tense and actively deploying defenses due to Ying Xuan's departure, somewhere in the outer sea, countless miles away from the Tianxing Mountains...

"Om-"

A small, makeshift teleportation array flashed, and Ying Xuan stepped out. A damp, salty sea breeze swept over him, and the ceaseless roar of the waves filled his ears. Looking around, the azure sea and sky stretched endlessly, with only the inconspicuous, desolate island beneath his feet.

He wasn't particularly concerned about any potential changes or losses to the Tianxing Sect. The sect was merely a tool for him to achieve his goals, and even if there were some setbacks, as long as the core library and treasure vault remained intact, minor losses were perfectly acceptable.

He even had some expectations that, under the pressure of his "departure," those Nascent Soul elders could truly get the sect running and demonstrate their due value.

As for whether this "void passage" in the open sea truly leads to the spirit world, he wasn't particularly concerned. The spirit world might be better, but it wasn't essential for his current goal of "collecting the basic system."

The reason he came in person was that when he was reviewing the "personal travelogue" jade slip submitted by the disciple who discovered the passage, along with the passage information, he saw a name that interested him—the Void Heaven Palace!

According to the cultivator's vague records and speculations, there seem to be remnants of a legend about a "Void Heaven Palace" appearing in the vicinity of this unstable spatial fluctuation.

The "Void Heaven Palace," according to some ancient legends and secret records of this world, is described as an elusive ancient ruin, containing countless opportunities and dangers. It is said that it even contains a heaven-reaching spiritual treasure such as the "Void Heaven Cauldron"! (End of this chapter)