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

But now, the Mulan people have dumped hundreds of coordinates in front of the sect leader like a super gift package! If even one of these coordinates is truly stable and usable... then the day when the sect leader leaves this realm and ascends to the Spirit Realm will probably be counted down!

Once the sect leader ascends to immortality... the seemingly invincible giant ship that is the Heavenly Star Sect will lose its greatest backbone and power source! Without the Nascent Soul cultivator in charge, can these few hundred Nascent Soul cultivators from different places with different thoughts maintain the current situation?
Dream on! The sect will fall apart, everyone will go their separate ways, and they might even fight each other over the resources, books, and territory left behind by their sects. This is an almost foreseeable future!

What made them even more upset, like swallowing flies, was that the Mulan people were not only there to "delay" them, but they themselves also wanted to squeeze onto the ship! After joining, they could also exchange their contributions for points to exchange for those Nascent Soul cultivation techniques that they envied, and might even compete for the precious opportunity of "the sect leader personally answering their questions"!

Once the sect leader leaves, Mu Lan and her hundred-plus Nascent Soul cultivators will band together. In addition, they are likely to have exchanged for the core cultivation techniques and resources in advance. If they split off in the future or rise again on the ruins of the Tianxing Sect, they will definitely be the strongest opponent of the old members of the Tianxing Sect!
This is practically handing a knife to the sect leader, while also stabbing these old subordinates in the heart, and now they want to seize their inheritance in the future!
"Bullshit! Huyan, you old devil, your Mulan Grassland and my Tianxing Sect have a blood feud, with constant border conflicts. How many of my disciples' and elders' relatives and friends have died at your hands? Now you come here wagging your tail and begging for mercy, talking about merging your entire clan into us? I think you are harboring evil intentions, trying to take advantage of the chaos in my Tianxing Sect so that you barbarians can take advantage of the situation!"

An elder from a sect in the late Nascent Soul stage, originally from the northern part of the former Yue Kingdom and bordering Mulan, was of a violent temper. He could no longer contain himself and pointed at Huyan Zhuo's nose, cursing loudly. His voice was like a bell, echoing through the mountains.

"Sect Leader, please be wise! You must not listen to the slander of these barbarians! Their incursions will surely cause internal strife and destroy the foundation of our sect's unity! Our Heavenly Star Sect is currently at its zenith; why would we need these fickle barbarians to add to our glory? They are clearly..."

He was furious and spoke vehemently, trying to incite hatred and resentment by using the terms "blood feud" and "internal strife," and subtly implying that the Mulan people had "malicious intentions" and hoped to influence the sect leader's decision.

However, before he could finish speaking...

A sudden change has occurred!

The late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, who was speaking passionately and exuding vitality, suddenly stopped speaking.

The angry expression on his face froze instantly, and extreme terror and disbelief erupted in his eyes, but it only lasted for less than a moment before the terror turned into utter ashes and emptiness.

There were no signs, no fluctuations in magical power, and no earth-shattering sounds.

Under the watchful eyes of hundreds of Nascent Soul cultivators, thousands of Golden Core and Foundation Establishment disciples, and even hundreds of Nascent Soul cultivators on the Mulan Grassland outside the mountain gate—

The elder, who had just been sternly reprimanding others, suddenly went limp, like a clay figure with all its bones removed, and plummeted straight down from mid-air.

With a "thud," it crashed onto the hard jade slab of the plaza below, and then fell silent.

The protective magical artifacts and his natal flying sword that were originally shining brightly and ready to be unleashed around him were now like puppets with broken strings. Their light was instantly extinguished, and they were frozen in the air a few feet around his body by an invisible force, trembling slightly as if they were wailing, but they could not even fall.

died.

A powerful cultivator in the late Nascent Soul stage died silently and instantly, surrounded by hundreds of cultivators of the same level!

Even how he died, and whether his nascent soul escaped, no one present could tell! It was as if an invisible, divine hand had gently erased his existence.

"hiss--!"

After a deathly silence came countless gasps of shock.

On the Tianxing Sect's side, all the Nascent Soul cultivators, regardless of their previous anger, sarcasm, or worry, were now deathly pale, their souls trembling violently! A bone-chilling coldness shot from their tailbone straight to the top of their heads, making their bodies stiff and their blood feel as if it were about to freeze!
Those who could cultivate to the Nascent Soul stage were all people who had endured countless tribulations and possessed unwavering willpower. But the scene before them was completely beyond their comprehension, shattering their pride and confidence as "great cultivators."

Faced with the true, unreserved power of a Nascent Soul cultivator, there seems to be no essential difference between late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators and early-stage Qi Refining cultivators—both are ants that can be wiped out at will!
On the Mulan Grassland, led by Huyan Zhuo, all the Nascent Soul cultivators were initially stunned, but then their eyes erupted with fervent awe and... relief!
The Supreme Elder is right! A Nascent Soul cultivator cannot be deceived! The power of heaven and earth is entirely at their command!
Although they had heard Huyan Zhuo describe the terrifying power of Nascent Soul cultivators, they had never witnessed it firsthand. Now, witnessing a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, considered a strong figure in his realm, die so inexplicably because of a single word about "disobeying" the sect leader's will, the shock and awe were profound!
They were incredibly grateful that they had chosen the path of "offering tribute and surrendering," rather than foolishly resisting or giving in. At the same time, they were even more convinced of Huyan Zhuo's warning—before Sect Leader Ying ascended to immortality, they must be absolutely subservient, demonstrating irreplaceable "value" and "loyalty"!
Just then, a vast, majestic, and seemingly insurmountable pressure, like the collapse of the heavens, slowly spread from the direction of the Star Palace, enveloping the entire Tianxing Mountain Range.

The pressure was not violent, but it was extremely heavy, making every cultivator feel their soul tremble, their internal energy flow sluggish, and they could not muster the slightest thought of resistance.

"enough."

Ying Xuan's calm voice came from the main hall on the mountaintop. It was not loud, but it resonated clearly in everyone's hearts, carrying an undeniable power of determination.

“The noise and arguing in front of the mountain gate is utterly disgraceful.”

His voice was devoid of emotion, as if annihilating a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator was merely a casual brush away of a speck of dust.

"Fellow Daoist of Mulan Grassland, since you sincerely offer your gifts and wish to join my Tianxing Sect to jointly study the Great Dao, this is a fine thing. Fellow Daoist Huyan, please bring everyone here to register. Those above the Nascent Soul stage need to submit a brief description of their abilities and specialties, and I will make arrangements accordingly."

"As for the rest..."

Ying Xuan's voice paused slightly, and the overwhelming pressure that enveloped heaven and earth seemed to solidify for a moment, causing the hearts of all the Nascent Soul cultivators of the Heavenly Star Sect to pound wildly.

"Among fellow disciples, unity is of paramount importance. Past grievances, once brought into the Tianxing Sect, must be dealt with according to the sect rules. No one may seek trouble privately, much less let personal matters interfere with public affairs or obstruct important sect matters. If anyone is found to be outwardly compliant but inwardly defiant, damaging the sect's foundation for personal gain... the example just now serves as a case in point."

These words were like ice water poured over their heads, chilling all the Nascent Soul cultivators of the Heavenly Star Sect to the bone. The sect leader was not only accepting the Mulan people, but also issuing a warning!
The phrases "obstructing important sect affairs" and "abandoning public duty for private gain" were like an invisible slap in the face, completely exposing their shady schemes to the light of day. And the final line, "That was just an example," was utterly menacing and undisguised.

They finally understood that the sect leader was not unaware of their perfunctory attitude and selfish motives, but perhaps he had previously thought it was harmless or too lazy to care.

But now, the Mulan people have presented the generous gifts needed for "official business," and if these former subordinates dare to jump out and obstruct them for their own selfish interests... the sect leader will really kill them! In the eyes of a Nascent Soul cultivator, the life of a Deity Transformation cultivator is not much more precious than the weeds on the roadside.

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

Elder Huyan Zhuo of Mulan was the first to react. His aged voice was filled with excitement and respect as he bowed deeply towards the Star Palace.

"The entire Mulan sect kowtows in gratitude to the sect leader for accepting us! We will certainly abide by the sect rules, do our utmost, and serve the sect leader to the death!"

"Thank you for your kindness, Sect Leader!"

Behind him, hundreds of Nascent Soul cultivators and thousands of Golden Core cultivators from the Mulan Sect knelt down in unison, their voices perfectly synchronized and their expressions solemn and respectful to the extreme. Their posture was even more reverent than that of the most devout believers on a pilgrimage.

The Tianxing Sect was deathly silent. The expressions of all the Nascent Soul cultivators changed, and finally, led by Elder Linghu, Sect Master Yanyue, and a few other leaders, they managed to force out a smile that was more like a grimace, and bowed towards the main hall.

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

The situation is beyond our control; the sect leader has already made his stance clear in the most brutal and direct way. If we don't recognize this, we might be the next ones to fall silently.

Linghu Patriarch took a deep breath, turned around, and put on a seemingly gentle and warm smile as he cupped his hands in greeting to Huyan Zhuo.

"Fellow Daoist Huyan, and fellow Daoists from the Mulan Grassland, please follow me. Since the sect leader has issued the decree, we will make proper arrangements. First, we will register you all and arrange temporary accommodations in your caves. In the future, we will be of the same sect, and we hope you will get along well."

His words were beautifully crafted, as if the tense standoff and the cold corpse had never existed.

Huyan Zhuo, being an old and shrewd man, returned the greeting with a smile.

"Thank you for your help, Fellow Daoist Linghu. In the future, we will need Fellow Daoist Linghu and the other fellow Daoists of the Tianxing Sect to give us more guidance in our cultivation."

The two groups of Nascent Soul cultivators, who were just sworn enemies and eager to fight, were now actually chatting and laughing. Led by Ancestor Linghu and others, they flew towards the "Welcoming Immortal Pavilion" deep in the mountains, which was specifically responsible for registering and settling newcomers.

As for the neglected Nascent Soul corpse in the square, and the magical artifacts that were suspended in mid-air and had lost their masters, they seemed to have become a set of scenery that everyone deliberately forgot, and no one gave them a second glance.

The lower-ranking disciples at the mountain gate were already stunned by the series of changes. Only when they saw the higher-ups leaving "in harmony" did they dare to whisper among themselves. Their gazes toward the Star Palace were filled with unparalleled awe and fear.

They realized once again that all the glory, safety, and even their rapid advancement in cultivation of the Heavenly Star Sect depended on the single thought of the being atop the mountain. Those who obeyed would gain opportunities; those who defied them would be annihilated.

Han Li, standing in the crowd, took in everything, his expression unusually grave.

He saw the cunning and ruthlessness of the Mulan people, the anger, fear and resentment of the former Nascent Soul cultivators of the Tianxing Sect, and even more so, the sect leader's ruthless and absolute power and will to crush everything.

The sect leader accepted Mu Lan for the sake of those hundreds of void passage coordinates. Killing that Nascent Soul elder was both a way to establish authority and a warning to all the former subordinates who harbored disloyal intentions.

All of this aligns with the sect leader's style of "efficiently gathering what is needed." However, this has brought the conflict between the old and new factions within the sect to the forefront, only to be temporarily suppressed by the sect leader's swift and decisive actions.

This suppressed conflict, once the sect leader leaves... Han Li could almost foresee a volcanic eruption-like scene.

"My strength... I'm still too weak."

Han Li clenched his fist hidden in his sleeve, his nails digging deep into his palm. At the early stage of the Golden Core realm, in this level of competition and amidst the turbulent waves to come, even self-preservation was a struggle, let alone any real action.

He glanced up at the Starry Sky Hall, feeling both awe at the sect leader's unfathomable methods and a touch of confusion. The sect leader regarded him as a "seed of loyalty," bestowing upon him a token and entrusting him with the position of hall master, but faced with such a complex situation, what could he, with his meager skills, possibly do?

……

The Heavenly Gang and Earthly Fiends Formation is located on the core main island.

Ying Xuan was not actually sitting in the Star Palace. His true form was always there, but he was projecting his pressure and voice through the power of the array.

He stood with his hands behind his back in the center of the island, leisurely looking down at the Tianxing Mountains below, which seemed to have returned to "calm" but were actually turbulent undercurrents, his eyes sparkling with undisguised joy.

"Three hundred and seventy-nine coordinates... and twenty-one of them are suspected to be stable... Great, excellent!"

Ying Xuan muttered to himself, his smile widening.

The value of this "pledge of allegiance" far exceeded expectations.

Even though most of them are abandoned, dangerous, or unstable, such a large sample size has immeasurable reference value for his research on the structure of the void in this world, the laws of the channels, and even his future attempts to open or stabilize the channels himself.

As a powerful force capable of confronting the cultivation world of Tiannan for many years, the Mulan Grassland has indeed accumulated a wealth of research results over the generations.

Moreover, the unique cultivation system of the Mulan Grassland, the various cultivation manuals they have collected, and the massive resources they will inevitably "contribute" upon their incorporation will greatly enrich the Tianxing Sect's library and treasure vault.

Ultimately, he will systematically organize them and bring them back to the Qin world, where they will become important cornerstones and reference samples for building the Qin cultivation civilization system.

"As for the contradictions..."

Ying Xuan's gaze swept over the two groups of Nascent Soul cultivators below, who appeared to be harmonious but actually harbored different intentions. He gently shook his head, a hint of indifference flashing in his eyes.

"They're just tools, as long as they're useful. They're still useful now, as we need their help to refine spirit soil, collect materials, and organize texts. Once I'm gone, they can fight however they want; that's a problem for Han Li to worry about."

His thoughts naturally turned to Han Li. With a slight movement of his divine sense, he "saw" the somber figure standing alone at the edge of the mountain gate square.

"Early stage of Golden Core... is still too weak."

Ying Xuan frowned slightly. According to his original plan, the Tianxing Sect, this hastily assembled giant ship, was destined to be disbanded when he left this realm, taking away as many core resources as possible. But now, because of Han Li, this unexpected "variable," his thoughts have changed slightly.

Han Li felt a sense of belonging and loyalty to this sect, was reliable in his actions, and possessed the heaven-defying artifact, the Heavenly Bottle. If he were to leave, the Heavenly Star Sect would immediately disintegrate. With his current cultivation level, it was uncertain whether Han Li could even survive in the chaos, let alone inherit anything. (End of Chapter)