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Xiao Ji Palace, central main hall.

The beautiful Palace Master sat on the throne, her originally tense body, at a certain moment, quietly relaxed.

That terrifying figure, which had made her feel like a thorn in her side for several days, finally disappeared.

That unfathomable Qinglian Hermit had finally left.

She let out a long sigh of turbid Qi, as if to expel all the suppression and fear accumulated over the past few days.

Ever since that day, when she witnessed him heavily injure Che Laoguai’s Incarnation and the Vice Valley Master of Wan Yao Valley with a cold snort, she had completely abandoned any thoughts of lucky.

Such an existence, wanting to destroy Xiao Ji Palace, would probably be truly effortless.

So, in the following days, she lowered her stance to the absolute minimum, showing utmost respect and obedience to Lin Feng, almost considering herself his subordinate.

This pragmatic approach clearly pleased the other party.

The beautiful Palace Master's thoughts stirred, and a small cauldron appeared out of thin air in her palm; it was the void sky cauldron.

Her fair fingers gently caressed the cauldron's body, feeling the ancient and desolate Qi from antiquity, a hint of fervent desire flashing in her eyes.

This was something that existence had casually “bestowed” upon her after she expressed her submission.

At the time, her heart was filled with wild joy, yet she also feared that the other party might reclaim this supreme treasure at any moment.

Now, he was gone.

This void sky cauldron had truly become the treasure of her Xiao Ji Palace!

And with this cauldron, regarding the Elder Leng’s inexplicable death during Cultivation within the Sect, the beautiful woman naturally pretended to be completely unaware. The external explanation was that Elder Leng had died from Qi Deviation due to careless Cultivation Technique.

With this cauldron, the strength of Xiao Ji Palace would surely experience a leap.

She seemed to have already seen the future of Xiao Ji Palace, under her leadership, surpassing Wan Yao Valley and becoming the true Dominator of this northern Ice Sea.

“Palace Master.”

A Disciple’s respectful report came from outside the hall.

“What is it?” The beautiful Palace Master put away the void sky cauldron, her voice returning to its usual authority.

“Reporting to Palace Master, Elder Bai’s Immortal Cave Restrictions are fully activated; she seems to have entered deep seclusion. Also… Elder Han Li Supreme Matriarch, today she again refused to see the Palace Master, citing physical discomfort.”

Upon hearing Han Li Supreme Matriarch’s name, a cold light flashed in the beautiful Palace Master’s eyes.

With the beast tide attacking and the Sect in peril, Han Li Supreme Matriarch, as an Elder of the Palace, remained secluded, her intentions punishable.

Previously, she might have considered their fellowship and shown some tolerance.

But now, having experienced life and death and holding great power, her state of mind was already different.

“I understand.”

The beautiful Palace Master spoke indifferently.

“Pass on my order: since Elder Han Li Supreme Matriarch is unwell, let her rest well. The Sect’s ore veins and market fairs managed by her lineage will temporarily be taken over by the Enforcement Hall. There’s no need for her to trouble herself further.”

“Yes!”

The Disciple outside the hall felt a chill in his heart and immediately took the order and left.

A simple command had quietly stripped away most of the power of Han Li Supreme Matriarch’s lineage.

The beautiful Palace Master leaned back on the throne, her fingers gently tapping the armrest, savoring the pleasure of holding power back in her hands.

As for Bai Yaoyi…

The last place that existence went before leaving was her Immortal Cave.

The beautiful Palace Master knew in her heart that this Junior Niece Bai was now an existence she absolutely could not provoke.

Since she wanted to go into seclusion, then let her go into seclusion.

…

Undercurrents surged within Xiao Ji Palace, but Lin Feng was completely unaware of this.

At this moment, he had already returned to the Chaotic Star Sea.

Star Palace, Floating Immortal Island, within a magnificent hall exclusively belonging to him.

Lin Feng leaned casually on a wide Jade Couch, playing with a transmission Jade Slip in his hand, his expression calm.

Just a short while ago, the Puppet he had left on the island received a message from Ling Yuling.

The content of the message was very simple.

“According to Green Brother’s designated attention, the Cultivator Han Li, in his Immortal Cave in Tianxing City, has triggered the Core Formation Heavenly Tribulation.”

Old Devil Han had finally formed his Core.

Lin Feng calculated with his fingers; this timing was more than ten years earlier than in the original work. Lin Feng believed his arrangements should also be accelerated.

He directly activated the Restriction within Profound Bone’s body.

“Profound Bone, return to Tianxing City immediately and complete the task I assigned you.”

The command was cold and brooked no refusal.

Profound Bone Supreme Matriarch, far away in another sea region, his Soul-fire burning eyes suddenly paused, but he still changed direction, transforming into a black Qi, and sped towards Tianxing City.

After dealing with this matter, Lin Feng truly relaxed and immersed his mind into the System.

It was time to tally the previously unchecked gains.

First, there was the System reward from earlier for conquering Liu Yu.

【Bonded Character: Liu Yu】

【Bond Level: Deeply Infatuated】

【System Reward: Pure Cultivation Empowerment】

The reward was simple and direct, yet it was exactly what Lin Feng needed at the moment.

His thoughts stirred.

Buzz!

An incomparably pure, incomparably vast torrent of spiritual power surged madly into the body of the sitting plant Clone.

The aura of the plant Clone began to climb rapidly at a terrifying speed.

Late Stage Nascent Soul…

Peak Late Stage Nascent Soul…

Nascent Soul Perfection!

The entire process took only a few breaths; that vast spiritual power was perfectly absorbed by the Clone, without the slightest waste.

Lin Feng could clearly feel that his plant Clone had now reached a limit, only a thin layer of paper away from the Soul Transformation realm.

“Very good.”

Lin Feng nodded in satisfaction.

Thus, both of his bodies had reached the pinnacle of the Nascent Soul Stage, ready to prepare for breaking through to Soul Transformation at any time.

Next, he turned his gaze to Bai Yaoyi’s reward.

【Bonded Character: Bai Yaoyi】

【Bond Level: Deeply Infatuated】

【System Reward: Transformed Yao Beast Soul x10】

Upon seeing this reward, Lin Feng’s breathing quickened slightly.

His Divine Thought extended, and ten fist-sized light spheres, emitting various colored halos, quietly floated in the System space.

Within each light sphere, a powerful and violent Soul aura was Sealed, with faint sounds of Dragon roars and Phoenix cries emanating.

But without exception, all were the Souls of Rank 10 Yao Beasts!

Seeing this, Lin Feng’s eyes gleamed with excitement.

He had originally thought it would be ages before he could gather all the Materials.

Unexpectedly, this time, by forming a bond with Bai Yaoyi, the System directly provided all the core Materials in one go.

This meant he would obtain a full ten Puppets comparable to Late Stage Nascent Soul Cultivators!

Lin Feng could almost imagine what a shocking sight it would be when such a terrifying force appeared before the world.

This power, let alone sweeping across the Chaotic Star Sea, would probably be more than enough to conquer the entire Tiannan region.

However, what he cared about more was the safety of those around him.

With these ten Puppets, he would be able to equip each of them with one of the Human Realm’s top-tier and eternally loyal powerful guardians.

From now on, even when he secretly crosses over to the Spirit Realm, their safety would finally have the most solid guarantee.