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Chapter 863 Relinquishing Power, Jubao Auction House (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

"Exchange for 10 'Void Crystals'".

"Exchange for three 'Star Core Fragments'."

"Exchange for five catties of 'Chaotic Thunder Essence'."

"exchange……"

Every time he called out a name, the Supreme Elder's heart clenched.

These are all strategic reserves of the sect; every bit used is a bit less!
However, he dared not have any objection and could only follow orders, taking out the corresponding materials from the restriction and deducting a huge amount of contribution points from Li Yunjing's identity jade token.

When Li Yunjing finally stopped, the value of the fifth-tier materials he had exchanged exceeded the total value of all the resources he had just handed over!

It even slightly exceeded that.

However, he still has a lot of contribution points left.

Carefully putting away these rare materials that radiated various colors of precious light, Li Yunjing felt a slight sense of relief.

With these additions, the chances of upgrading the "sky patrol ship" are greatly increased.

Without lingering, he nodded slightly to the guardian elder, then took a step forward, transforming into an inconspicuous streak of light, and quietly left the "Shenxiao Dao Sect," speeding towards the "Canglan Continent."

The headquarters of "Jubaolou" on the Canglan Continent.

As a commercial giant spanning the continents of "Tianlan Star" with unfathomable depth, "Jubaolou" is headquartered in "Wanbao City," a place where cultivators gather and prosperity reigns supreme.

Recently, the atmosphere in the city has been more enthusiastic than ever before.

Because the largest auction in a century, the "Tianlan Star" auction, hosted by "Jubaolou", is about to open here!

Rumors are circulating that several treasures will be unveiled at this auction, including rare and precious items that would greatly benefit even a Nascent Soul True Monarch, attracting forces from all sides to flock to the event.

Li Yunjing changed his appearance and concealed his aura, strolling along the bustling streets of "Wanbao City" like an ordinary Nascent Soul cultivator.

He went directly to the headquarters of the "Treasure Pavilion," a building as majestic as a mountain and entirely constructed of warm jade.

He presented his platinum VIP token, which he had acquired years earlier, and was respectfully led into an elegant VIP room.

Soon, a Nascent Soul Peak elder with a profound aura and a warm smile came to personally greet them. He was one of the managers of "Jubaolou" in this area.

"Fellow Daoist's presence brings great honor to my humble 'Treasure Gathering Pavilion'."

The person in charge cupped his hands and smiled, his attitude neither humble nor arrogant, but full of respect.

He could sense that the person in front of him possessed an unfathomable aura, and was definitely not an ordinary Nascent Soul cultivator.

Of course, it's not surprising that some old monsters appear at this time, since every auction at the "Treasure Pavilion" attracts Nascent Soul True Monarchs!

Li Yunjing nodded slightly and stated his purpose directly: "I have heard that your auction this time is of a very high standard. I would like to participate in the bidding and also get rid of some items that I no longer need."

As he spoke, he took out a "storage ring" that he had prepared beforehand and pushed it in front of the person in charge.

The person in charge probed with their divine sense, and their expression immediately changed!
Inside the ring were not ordinary resources, but several fragments of magical artifacts that shone with brilliant light and powerful aura, as well as a few bottles of pills and several pieces of ore that shimmered with a strange luster.

These items are all exquisite, especially the fragments of magic treasures. Although they are damaged, the materials and residual laws and Daoist charms have reached the fifth level!
It is clearly a remnant of some earth-shattering battle.

When else will there be such an earth-shattering battle?
Wasn't it the demonic calamity that broke out more than two hundred years ago?
This expert had participated in a major battle and even went deep into the main battlefield!
He must be a big shot!

"These treasures of yours, fellow Daoist, are priceless!"

"Two of these items are worthy of being the highlight of this auction!"

The manager took a deep breath, suppressing his shock, and said, "I will arrange an appraisal and valuation for you right away, and prepare the highest-level VIP box for you!"

"Thank you."

Li Yunjing said calmly.

Soon, the item was appraised and estimated at an astonishingly high price, which was then converted into the highest-level "Spirit Crystal Card" unique to the "Treasure Pavilion" and usable in all its branches. Its purchasing power far exceeded that of high-grade spirit stones.

Holding the card containing a huge amount of "spirit crystals," Li Yunjing, guided by a beautiful maid, entered the "Top-Tier No. 1" VIP box on the top floor of the auction house.

The private room was luxuriously furnished and equipped with powerful isolation barriers. From inside, one could clearly see the auction stage and ordinary seats below, but from the outside, it was impossible to see anything inside the private room.

At this moment, the huge auction hall, which could hold tens of thousands of people, was packed to capacity and filled with the noise of the crowd.

Representatives from various forces on "Tianlan Star" and independent cultivators gathered together in a lively atmosphere.

This auction is of a very high standard; the minimum cultivation level required is the Golden Core realm!
No cultivators below the Golden Core realm are allowed to enter, regardless of their connections or background!
Li Yunjing sat quietly in the private room, closing his eyes to rest, waiting for the auction to begin.

His purpose for this trip was clear: first, to see if he could find any special materials that would be useful for upgrading the "Sky Patrol Ship" or for his own cultivation; and second, to convert the spoils of war that he could not use into cash and exchange them for more practical resources.

As for whether he will be recognized?
He wasn't worried.

With his current cultivation level and the reputation of "Jubaolou", no one dares to act recklessly here.

After a long while, a clear bell rang throughout the hall, and the auction officially began!
Before the echoes of the bell had faded, an elderly man at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage, dressed in a brocade robe and exuding a calm and collected aura, slowly walked onto the auction stage. He was none other than the chief auctioneer of the "Treasure Pavilion" headquarters.

His gaze swept across the entire room, and without saying a word, his professional and authoritative aura quickly silenced the noisy venue.

"Welcome, fellow Daoists, to this grand centennial auction of 'Jubaolou'."

The auctioneer's voice was calm, yet clear to everyone, "As usual, the highest bidder wins. Spirit stones or equivalent rare materials are acceptable. Now, please proceed with the first item..."

The auction is proceeding in an orderly manner.

The early auction items were mostly rare elixirs, high-level talismans, and powerful magic weapons, which attracted frequent bidding from the cultivators in the audience, creating a lively atmosphere.

But for the top-floor VIP boxes, these are nothing more than appetizers.

Li Yunjing kept his eyes closed to rest until the auctioneer brought out a fist-sized piece of silver-gray ore with natural spatial ripples on its surface. Only then did he slowly open his eyes.

"The next item up for auction is 'Void Mithril,' weighing three pounds and seven ounces."

"This item is a top-grade material for refining spatial magic treasures and constructing long-distance teleportation arrays. It is also the best choice for improving the transit performance of flying boat-type magic treasures. The starting price is 500,000 high-grade spirit stones, and each bid must be at least 50,000 higher."

Li Yunjing's heart stirred; this item was one of the core materials for upgrading the "Sky Patrol Ship" and enhancing its space travel capabilities.

He did not rush to make an offer, but waited to see how things would develop.

The bidding from the audience rose and fell, and the price was quickly pushed up to 900,000 spirit stones.

At this price point, there were very few bidders left, only a handful.

"one million."

A cool, clear voice came from one of the private rooms.

A brief silence fell over the room.

A million high-grade spirit stones is close to the market price for this "Void Mithril".

The auctioneer surveyed the room: "One million, any other fellow Daoists wishing to bid?"

"1.2 million."

Li Yunjing finally spoke, his voice coming through the barriers of the private room, calm and even.

Increase the price by 200,000!
This boldness has drawn attention from many.

The person who had previously made the offer for the "Earth" VIP box remained silent for a moment, seemingly deciding to give up after weighing the options.

"One million and two hundred thousand once!"

"One million and two hundred thousand twice!"

"One million two hundred thousand three times!"

"Sold! Congratulations to the fellow Daoist in the No. 1 VIP room!"

The auctioneer brought down the gavel, sealing the deal.

After a successful start, Li Yunjing made a series of bids, acquiring several rare Five Elements elites and a "star core fragment" containing the essence of stars at high prices. These are key materials he plans to use to strengthen the hull and power core of the "Sky Patrol Ship".

His lavish spending and determination to win sparked speculation among various factions about which True Lord or representative of a top sect was inside the No. 1 VIP box.

As the auction reached its climax, several key items were brought out one after another, and the atmosphere in the venue became increasingly heated.

A damaged fifth-tier defensive magic weapon and a "Breakthrough Pill" that can help a Nascent Soul peak cultivator break through the bottleneck of the Divine Transformation realm both fetched astonishingly high prices.

Seven days later, the auctioneer's voice rose again, tinged with excitement: "Next up is the first of the final three treasures of this auction!"

A maid carried a jade plate covered with a red cloth onto the stage.

The auctioneer lifted the red cloth, revealing three irregular black crystals that shimmered with a dark luster. Each crystal was only the size of a thumb, but the moment they appeared, the temperature in the entire venue seemed to drop several degrees, and an extremely pure demonic energy and a chilling death aura spread out.

"This item was a rare treasure provided by a fellow Daoist. After joint appraisal by three master appraisers in our building, it has been confirmed that it is the 'Nine Nether Profound Demon Crystal'!"

"This crystal was born in an extremely yin and evil place, containing extremely pure Netherworld demonic energy and a trace of the origin of death. For fellow cultivators who practice demonic and ghostly arts, it is an unparalleled treasure!"

"Even those who are not cultivators of this path can use it to comprehend the mysteries of life and death, or to refine special magical treasures or cultivate magical pets."

"All three will be auctioned together, with a starting price of three million high-grade spirit stones! Each bid must be at least two hundred thousand!"

A collective gasp filled the room.

This "Nine Netherworld Profound Demon Crystal" is indeed precious, but its properties are too unorthodox and its demonic energy is terrifying. For most righteous cultivators, it is like a chicken rib, or even more harmful than beneficial.

However, its value is immeasurable for those who need it.

Li Yunjing's gaze narrowed slightly.

This is precisely the essence he extracted from the remains of those few demonic magical artifacts!
Unexpectedly, "Jubaolou" chose it as one of its final items.

He thought to himself that this item should fetch a considerable price, which would make up for the expenses he incurred in his previous high-stakes bidding.

Sure enough, after a brief silence, several menacing figures and a few eerie-looking individuals from the "Earth" VIP rooms began a fierce bidding war.

"Three and a half million!"

"four million!"

"Four and a half million!"

Prices soared, quickly surpassing the six million mark, with competition mainly concentrated between two private rooms and a black-robed cultivator hidden among the crowd.

"Seven million!"

A hoarse voice came from one of the private rooms, carrying a sense of determination.

This price silenced the other two parties.

Seven million high-grade spirit stones is a huge sum of money, even for a Nascent Soul True Monarch.

The auctioneer smiled with satisfaction: "Seven million! Anything else...?"

"Eight million."

A calm voice came from the No. 7 VIP box.

The whole place was in an uproar!

There must be some truly important people there!
How could someone like him be interested in such a demonic treasure?

A cold snort came from the Earth-class VIP room that had bid seven million. A subtle pressure from a Nascent Soul cultivator flashed by, but seemingly out of consideration for the rules of the "Treasure Pavilion" and the unfathomable background of VIP room number seven, it did not make a move and ultimately did not bid again.

"Eight million times!"

"Eight million twice!"

"Eight million times!"

"Sold! Congratulations again to the fellow Daoist in VIP Box No. 7!"

The auctioneer's voice was loud and cheerful.

His cut from this deal was also quite substantial.

Li Yunjing was the same, a slight smile playing on his lips.

He was already preparing to step down from his position as the supreme leader of the sect, and from then on, he would mostly have to rely on himself for money, as the "Star Moon Trading Company" could only provide common items.

He has to pay for the really good stuff himself.

As for relying on the "Shenxiao Dao Sect"?
He hasn't gone to that extent to act like a senior!

Since the sect has given him enough, Li Yunjing naturally won't keep taking advantage of others.

Of course, the rules of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" and the benefits of the Supreme Elders are necessary, but he is unwilling to have any privileges that exceed his authority.

The competition for the next two prized items was fierce. One was a complete, peak-level fifth-tier ancient flying sword, and the other was an "immortal herb" that could extend one's lifespan by five hundred years. The two items were sold for a record-breaking price of 35 million and 20 million respectively. The winners were both True Monarchs who remained hidden in the audience.

The auction concluded successfully.

Guided by his maid, Li Yunjing completed the handover.

The spirit stones he paid, plus the "spirit crystals" converted from the previous items, not only covered all the auctioned items, but also left a small surplus.

Although the auction was very fruitful, Li Yunjing found that he was still missing a few key materials for upgrading the "Sky Patrol Ship". In particular, the "Star River Eternal Gold" which is the core of the energy center and the "Ten Thousand Year Sky Blue Stone" which strengthens the ship's defense are both extremely rare and hard to come by. They did not appear at this auction.

He hesitated for a moment, then did not rush to leave "Wanbao City".

Since it's difficult to gather enough information through public channels, the only option left is to seek out old acquaintances.

With a thought, Li Yunjing took out an ancient jade talisman with the words "Gathering Treasures" engraved on it, and a faint light of treasure flowed around it.

This was a token given to him by the two giants of "Jubaolou" when he befriended Caiyun Zhenjun and Duobao Zhenjun.

"Fellow Daoist Li's presence is an honor to our humble abode."

He channeled a wisp of magical power into the jade talisman. After a moment, the talisman warmed slightly and emitted a gentle divine thought: "Please come to the 'Treasure Gathering Pavilion' for a chat."

"Jubao Tiange" is the most core forbidden area of ​​the "Jubao Lou" headquarters, and only the Lou owner and the highest-ranking guest are allowed to enter.

Following the guidance, Li Yunjing darted around the city in a few flashes and arrived at a seemingly ordinary nine-story jade building that was actually shrouded in countless layers of concealment and defense arrays.

The building door opened silently, and he stepped inside.

The interior is a hidden world, with spiritual energy as rich as liquid, and the space is filled with a faint sandalwood fragrance and precious aura.

An elderly man with a wealthy face and a kind smile, dressed in a golden robe, and a middle-aged scholar with shrewd eyes and a profound aura, dressed in a robe adorned with many treasures, were already waiting there.

These are the True Lord of Wealth and the True Lord of Abundant Treasures.

"Fellow Daoist Li, it's been a century since we last met, and your charm is even greater than before!"

The Fortune Master cupped his hands and smiled warmly.

Duobao Zhenjun smiled and nodded, his gaze sweeping over Li Yunjing, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, clearly seeing the progress and unfathomable depth of Li Yunjing's cultivation.

"You two are too kind."

Li Yunjing returned the greeting and got straight to the point, "To be honest, I am here today to inquire about purchasing some materials."

After saying that, he transmitted the list of the required items, such as "Star River Eternal Gold" and "Ten Thousand Years of Empty Blue Stone," through his divine sense.

When the Fortune True Lord and the Treasure True Lord took the list and looked at it, their expressions both froze.

"What Fellow Daoist Li needs are all rare treasures that are hard to find in this world."

Duobao Zhenjun pondered and said, "'Star River Eternal Gold' is a trace that can only be conceived by the core of a star after hundreds of millions of years of evolution. It is an important material for refining the core of top-level flying boats and immortal artifacts; 'Ten Thousand Year Sky Blue Stone' is a defensive treasure containing the dual Dao of space and Yi wood... Even in my 'Treasure Gathering Pavilion', the stock is not much, and all of them are not for sale. They are auxiliary materials for the treasures of the pavilion."

"Fellow Daoist Li, it's not that we are unwilling to help."

Fortune Master interjected, his face displaying the shrewdness and sincerity characteristic of a merchant: "However, the value of such a treasure cannot be measured by ordinary spirit stones. I wonder if you..."

His meaning was clear: if you wanted these things, you needed to exchange them for items of equal value. Li Yunjing was prepared; his expression remained unchanged, and he said calmly, "I naturally understand the rules."

With a flick of his sleeve, the three items floated in the air.

The first item was a broken horn, charred black as charcoal, yet faintly entwined with the phantoms of dragons and phoenixes, radiating a powerful aura and a trace of immortal Daoist charm.

It was a small fragment of the "Dragon Emperor's Horn" that I painstakingly collected after killing the Heavenly Dragon Emperor. Although it was broken, its value was immeasurable for body-refining cultivators or certain special inheritances.

The second item was a dark purple stream of energy that was sealed by chaotic lightning and constantly twisting and changing. It seemed as if countless vengeful spirits were howling within it, yet it also contained a trace of pure Netherworld essence.

This is a wisp of "Netherworld Evil Qi" essence that he forcibly extracted and refined from the "Dragon Locking Abyss" rift. Although there is only one wisp, its quality is extremely high. It has miraculous effects on comprehending the Great Dao of Death and Annihilation, or on cultivating certain strange supernatural powers.

The third item was a jade slip.

"This is a fragment of the ancient shamanic ritual formation called the Nine Nether Blood Sacrifice Formation, which I obtained by chance during my travels in the wilderness. Although it is incomplete, the ancient methods of communicating with spirits through blood and worshipping heaven and earth contained within it may provide some inspiration for fellow Daoists who specialize in the Dao of ancient formations."

The appearance of these three items caused the entire "Treasure Pavilion" to vibrate with precious energy.

The eyes of the Fortune True Lord and the Treasure True Lord lit up instantly, especially when they saw the fragment of the "Dragon Emperor's Horn" and the essence of the "Netherworld Evil Qi," their breathing became slightly rapid.

At their level, there are not many things that can move them anymore.

The three items that Li Yunjing presented each touched upon the mysteries of the Nascent Soul stage and even higher, making them priceless treasures!

Duobao Zhenjun took a deep breath, suppressing his excitement, and exchanged a glance with Caiyun Zhenjun, then secretly communicated via telepathy.

"Fellow Daoist Li is indeed very wealthy; it's truly admirable!"

A moment later, the Fortune Master's smile widened, revealing a hint of determination: "We're still a bit short on the materials we want to exchange. I wonder if you could add some more?"

Upon hearing the words of the Fortune Master, Li Yunjing remained expressionless, but inwardly chuckled.

These two giants of "Jubaolou" are indeed the kind of people who won't act until they see a clear benefit.

The three treasures he presented were already extremely valuable, and the other party clearly wanted to take the opportunity to squeeze out some more benefits.

“Fellow Daoists, we both know the value of the items I have provided.”

He pondered for a moment, his gaze sweeping over the two of them, and slowly said, "'Dragon Emperor's Horn' fragment contains the immortal Dao of the true dragon, 'Netherworld Fiend Qi' essence is from the origin of the Nine Netherworlds, and the incomplete 'Netherworld Blood Sacrifice Array' is an ancient secret."

"These three items should be more than enough to exchange for 'Star River Eternal Gold' and 'Ten Thousand Year Azure Stone'."

His tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable certainty, causing the expressions of the Fortune True Lord and the Treasure True Lord to slightly harden.

"but,"

Li Yunjing changed the subject, flicked his sleeve again, and a purple pill the size of a longan, perfectly round, with what seemed like nebulae flowing inside, appeared in the air, emitting a powerful medicinal force that made one's soul tremble and a trace of mysterious creation energy.

"This is the 'Purple Mansion Star Soul Pill,' made primarily from the essence of stars and ancient medicinal herbs that nourish the soul, and refined with my Chaotic Thunder Essence."

"Although it does not directly improve cultivation level, it has a remarkable effect on nourishing and strengthening the soul and purifying the consciousness. It is also of great help to fellow cultivators in the Nascent Soul stage in stabilizing their realm and breaking through bottlenecks."

"How about we consider this pill a bonus?"

This "Purple Mansion Star Soul Pill" is a new type of pill that he recently tried to refine, combining his own alchemy skills with his understanding of the creation and destruction of thunder. The quantity is extremely small, and he himself has very few left.

Its medicinal effects are unique, especially its nourishment of the spirit and soul, which far surpasses that of ordinary elixirs.

"Purple Mansion Star Soul Pill?"

Duobao Zhenjun's eyes lit up. He carefully scanned the pill with his divine sense, feeling its pure and gentle medicinal properties, yet it also carried a trace of purifying power of thunder. His face finally showed a genuine expression of emotion.

At their level, pills that can significantly improve the soul are ten times more precious than pills that enhance magical power!
This pill is not only incredibly potent, but also remarkably mild and balanced in its medicinal properties, while also containing the power of thunder to purify and dispel evil. It has virtually no side effects and is truly a top-grade pill among those for the soul!
The God of Wealth and the God of Many Treasures exchanged glances again, their divine thoughts rapidly communicating.

"Fellow Daoist Li is indeed very sincere!"

"It was our pettiness that led us to this. We will follow your advice, fellow Daoist!"

A moment later, the smile on the face of the Fortune True Lord became extremely sincere. He clapped his hands and laughed, "Three taels of 'Star River Eternal Gold,' one piece of 'Ten Thousand Year Azure Stone,' plus one piece of 'Five Elements Chaos Stone,' in exchange for these four treasures of yours, fellow Daoist!"

He added the "Five Elements Chaos Stone" as an extra to show his sincerity.

"can."

Li Yun nodded, expressing satisfaction with the result.

The transaction was completed smoothly, and both parties were happy.

The Fortune True Lord personally handed the packaged materials to Li Yunjing, while the Treasure True Lord warmly invited Li Yunjing to taste the several kinds of spiritual tea he had recently acquired.

In his words, he praised Li Yunjing's alchemy skills and implied that if there were any more such pills or rare items in the future, they could contact them directly, and "Jubaolou" would definitely buy them at the highest price.

After dealing with the situation, Li Yunjing took his leave.

After leaving "Jubao Tiange", Li Yunjing did not linger in "Wanbao City". He went straight out of the city and found a desolate mountain on the edge of the city to open up a temporary cave dwelling.

Inside the cave, Li Yunjing stood solemnly, taking out the old and new materials one by one.

The upgraded "Sky Patrol Ship" hovered in the center, its dark silver hull shimmering with light.

He first placed "Star River Eternal Gold" in his palm, and chaotic thunder and fire surged out again.

This refining process was even more difficult. "Star River Eternal Gold" was indestructible, and the stellar laws it contained were extremely stable.

Li Yunjing fully activated the "Nine Heavens Responding to the Origin Thunder Scripture," drawing upon the power of the stars throughout the heavens for assistance. It took him seven days to refine it into a liquid golden stream flowing with countless tiny starlight fragments.

He carefully guided the golden flow to the core of the bridge, where it merged with the previously embedded "star core fragment".

In an instant, the entire "Sky Patrol Ship" shuddered violently, and a dazzling light, like the birth of a supernova, erupted from its core. The immense power of the stars surged to all parts of the ship like a tide, and all the array patterns were instantly activated and strengthened!
The ship's energy fluctuations suddenly increased by a level!
Next, the "Wanzai Kongqing Stone" was processed.

This stone contains space and the vitality of the Yi Wood element. He used it as the main material, supplemented by other elite elements of the Five Elements, to refine tens of thousands of blue armor plates.

Each armor plate is engraved with intricate defensive array patterns and spatial refraction runes.

He used his weapon-forging techniques to cover and fuse these armor plates onto the original hull, layer upon layer, like scales.

This process lasted for three whole months.

When the last armor plate was melted down, the shape of the entire "Sky Patrol Ship" underwent a subtle change. The lines became smoother and more rounded, and the whole body presented a color that was a mixture of dark blue and silver gray. The surface was understated in its luster, but it gave people a sense of indestructibility and the ability to distort space.

Finally, he refined the "Five Elements Chaos Stone," using its chaotic properties as a guide to completely connect and fuse all the thunder array patterns, spatial runes, five elements Dao rhymes, and stellar power on the ship's hull, forming a perfect and powerful whole.

In addition, Li Yunjing also incorporated the resources he had obtained from the Demon Tribulation Battlefield and the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" over the years, including a great many materials of various attributes.

These materials are incredibly diverse, and it was only because he possessed the Law of Chaos that he was able to harmonize them. Otherwise, a grandmaster of artifact crafting would have already blown up the "Sky Patrol Ship."

With the final incantation integrated into the ship's hull, the upgrade was finally complete!
"Boom!!!"

An unprecedentedly powerful aura erupted from the ship, instantly breaking through the restrictions of the temporary cave dwelling and causing the spiritual energy of the surrounding mountains to tremble!
The ship's hull is no longer a simple dark silver, but presents a deep, dark cyan base color that seems to devour light, with twinkling starlight on it, as well as fine five-element lightning patterns and spatial ripples flowing naturally.

The ship's size also seemed to have expanded slightly, making it appear more imposing and substantial.

Fifth-tier, low-grade!

It even reached the threshold of the intermediate grade!
At this moment, the "Sky Patrol Ship" revealed its true form, measuring a full 330,000 zhang in size, comparable to a floating giant city.

Its defense is strong enough to withstand the onslaught of a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, and its speed is far greater than before. The stability and efficiency of long-distance spatial jumps have been greatly improved, which is enough to support him to travel long distances in the perilous endless star sea!
After carefully inspecting the items, Li Yunjing breathed a sigh of relief, a satisfied expression on his face.

All that effort and precious materials was finally worthwhile.

“There are only a handful of warships of this size on the entire Tianlan Star.”

Standing on the "sky patrol ship," feeling the fruits of his labor, Li Yunjing murmured to himself.

With a wave of his hand, hundreds of fourth-order "puppet mechanical beasts" he had crafted flew out of his "storage ring" and began to move in an orderly manner, taking control of the "sky patrol ship".

A fifth-tier low-grade warship is enormous, comparable to a city. It would be too much of a waste of energy for Li Yunjing to control it by himself, and the gains would not outweigh the losses.

He was also unwilling to lead the disciples of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" to wander the starry sky.

The "puppet mechanical beast" became the best choice.

These "puppet mechanical beasts" are of extremely high quality and possess intelligence, at least no weaker than ordinary people. Li Yunjing relayed the order that they would have no problem controlling the warship.

As long as the spirit stone array on the "puppet mechanical beasts" is not depleted, these "puppet mechanical beasts" can continue to work until the day they are destroyed.

In terms of work ability, they are far more persistent than monks.

Li Yunjing felt satisfied with the majestic aura of the "Sky Patrol Ship". Then, with a thought, the huge ship hull rapidly contracted and finally turned into a stream of light and disappeared into his sleeve.

He did not rush to leave, but instead went back into the cave to begin making final adjustments and functional divisions of the ship's interior.

The upgraded Tier 5 low-grade "Sky Patrol Ship" has a much larger internal space than before, almost equivalent to a small city.

Without proper planning, it would be a huge waste.

He first went to the core control room of the bridge.

The place has been completely transformed. At its center is the Star Power Core, which integrates "Star River Gold" and "Star Core Fragments," radiating a soft yet vast starlight.

Three-dimensional star maps composed of energy appeared on the surrounding walls, reflecting the external stellar environment in real time.

Hundreds of fourth-tier "puppet mechanical beasts" acted like the most loyal soldiers, each performing their duties, monitoring the operation of the arrays, energy flow, and navigation positioning throughout the ship.

Li Yunjing added several auxiliary control consoles here and left his divine imprint to ensure that he could instantly take over control of the entire ship at critical moments.

Leaving the bridge, he stepped into the section designated as the "training area".

This area occupies nearly a third of the ship's interior space and is divided into several quiet rooms.

The main meditation room is located directly above the core of the star with the most abundant energy. The ground is engraved with the "Zhou Tian Ju Ling Array" to gather spiritual energy, and the walls are made of leftover material from "Ten Thousand Years of Sky Blue Stone" mixed with other warming jade, which can calm the mind and help with enlightenment.

There are also several smaller quiet rooms nearby, which can be used for alchemy, weapon crafting, and studying formations. The rooms are equipped with corresponding earth fire formations, cauldrons, and calculation compasses.

Next up is the "Spirit Plant Area".

Li Yunjing utilized the vitality of the Yi Wood element contained in the "Ten Thousand Years of Empty Blue Stone" and combined it with the transformative properties of the "Five Elements Chaos Stone" to create a medicinal garden that simulates a natural environment.

Although it cannot compare to a true paradise, it is more than enough to grow some spiritual herbs and plants that do not have high requirements for the environment. It can provide some elixir supplies for long journeys or be used for research.

The "storage area" is strictly divided into several independent warehouses, which are used to store spirit stones, minerals, spiritual materials, finished pills and magical artifacts, as well as spare parts and energy cores for those "puppet mechanical beasts".

The warehouse is protected by strong barriers on the outside, while the inside is managed by puppets that categorize and organize supplies to ensure that they are in good order and easy to access.

He also specially set up an "observation and meditation room".

This room is located above the ship's hull, with its top made of special transparent crystals, allowing for unobstructed observation of the starry sky and a sense of the vastness of the universe and the flow of its laws, which is highly beneficial for comprehending the great Dao.

Finally, there is the "living and rest area".

Although monks do not have high demands for worldly pleasures, a comfortable environment helps them maintain a peaceful state of mind during long interstellar journeys.

The place is decorated simply yet elegantly, with a study, a tea room, and even a small training ground where one can stretch their muscles and practice supernatural powers.

After completing the planning of all areas and checking the array connections and energy supply at each location to ensure everything was in order, Li Yunjing finally showed a satisfied smile.

Today's "Sky Patrol Ship" is a complete unit of offense and defense, and can be described as a mobile cultivation cave or a miniature war fortress!

Having completed the final debugging and internal planning of the "Sky Patrol Ship", Li Yunjing successfully made another breakthrough in the art of weapon crafting and was promoted to the God of Weapon Crafting!
Truly extraordinary and transcendent, standing proudly at the pinnacle of the "Tianlan Star" artifact path!
Now, if he wants to forge a magical artifact, he can do so with ease, without even needing to prepare by opening a furnace!
From the very origin of heaven and earth, natural treasures are analyzed, and their arrangement and combination can be done at will to maximize their utility.

This is the power of a divine master.

"It's time to go back and say goodbye."

He took one last look at the temporary cave dwelling, then his figure blurred and transformed into a barely perceptible stream of light, speeding towards the "Southern Heaven Continent".

Eager to return home, with his current abilities, crossing the continent would be a matter of moments.

The "Divine Cloud Palace" is still shrouded in ethereal clouds, peaceful and serene.

Li Yunjing appeared silently outside the main hall of the Cloud Palace, without making any effort to conceal his aura.

Almost simultaneously, six beautiful figures, each carrying an aura of urgency, joy, or tenderness, flew in from various parts of the Cloud Palace.

Yu Yunyi remained elegant, yet a hint of lingering concern flickered in her eyes; Liu Ruyan's eyes sparkled, revealing genuine affection amidst her allure; Lü Ruoxi remained aloof, but the icy demeanor in her eyes had melted away; Zhao Qi smiled gently, still holding an unclosed Taoist book in her hand; Xing'er was so lively she almost pounced on them, while Yue'er stood quietly a little behind, her eyes filled with longing.

"Yun Jing!"

"Husband, you are back!"

The women gathered around. Although it was only a short separation, every reunion was precious because it involved a long journey across the stars.

Sensing the increasingly profound aura emanating from Li Yunjing, which seemed to merge with the starry sky, they knew that the "Sky Patrol Ship" had succeeded and the moment of parting was approaching.

Li Yunjing's gaze swept gently over each of his wives, concealing all the dust and scheming he had done outside, leaving only the warmth of returning home.

He smiled slightly, stepped forward, first gently shook Yu Yunyi's hand, then raised his hand to brush a strand of hair from Liu Ruyan's cheek, nodded to Lü Ruoxi and Zhao Qi, and finally ruffled Xing'er's hair, his gaze towards Yue'er being exceptionally tender.

"I'm sorry to have troubled you ladies."

His voice was gentle. "Everything is done, and the Sky Patrol Ship is complete."

With just one sentence, the joyful atmosphere that had just risen in the warm pavilion quietly settled down, carrying a faint trace of melancholy.

The group moved to the warm pavilion, where a maid served them spiritual tea and then quietly withdrew.

Li Yunjing didn't talk much about the hardships of refining weapons or the twists and turns of the transaction. He simply talked about the current power of the "Sky Patrol Ship," his words full of confidence, hoping to alleviate their worries.

"...Now that the ship is complete, though the stars are far away, we can still go there."

After Li Yunjing finished speaking, a brief silence fell over the warm pavilion.

Liu Ruyan was the first to lose control, her beautiful eyes glistening with tears as she grasped his arm: "Husband, you must return safely."

All the words in the world can be summed up in this simplest piece of advice.

Lu Ruoxi's cool voice also carried a hint of fluctuation: "The starry sea is unpredictable, so be cautious in everything you do."

Everything is fine at home, don't worry.

Zhao Qi said softly, "I only hope that my husband will achieve his goal soon."

Xing'er and Yue'er also came closer. Xing'er whispered, "Husband, we will miss you very much."

Yue'er gently rested her forehead on his shoulder, her silence speaking volumes.

"Sisters, Yun Jing is going on this journey to pursue the Great Dao, which is what we cultivators seek throughout our lives."

As the eldest sister, Yu Yunyi took a deep breath, suppressed the bitterness in her heart, smiled, and said gently, "We should be happy for him and wish him well. How can we act like such a child and disturb his resolve?"

"Go ahead without worry."

She looked at Li Yunjing, her gaze gentle yet firm: "With Lin Xuan and us in the sect, you will have no worries."

"I only wish you... a smooth journey ahead, and that you will return soon to reunite with your family."

A warm feeling welled up in Li Yunjing's heart. With a wife like this, what more could a husband ask for?

"It is Li Yunjing's good fortune to have you ladies by his side in this life."

He stretched out his hands and gathered the six women's hands together, saying in a deep voice, "Although this journey is long, my heart is firm, and I will overcome all obstacles to find the way forward."

"When I return, I may have found an opportunity to advance further. At that time, you and I, husband and wife, will be able to share a longer life together."

His words, imbued with compelling power and a beautiful vision, dispelled some of the gloom in the women's hearts.

"Well, we'll wait for you!"

The women responded in unison, their eyes regaining their sparkle.

Li Yunjing's invincibility made the six women believe that their husband would return safely.

Even on distant stars, powerful cultivators might not be stronger than their husbands!
This is the unwavering belief brought about by Li Yunjing's repeated invincible performances over a long period of time!
In the following days, Li Yunjing declined all other affairs, stopped cultivating, stopped dealing with the sect's jade slips, and focused solely on spending time with his six Daoist partners.

They might stand side by side on the observatory, gazing at the Milky Way and imagining the sights beyond the starry sea; or stroll hand in hand in the herb garden, listening to Li Yunjing recount the rare and exotic plants that might exist in the starry sea; or sit in a quiet room, burning incense and sipping tea, listening to him share his insights on the Great Dao and offering final guidance on each person's cultivation...

(End of this chapter)