Under Young Master Yuan’s guidance, Demon King Zilin realized he didn’t need to cultivate human talent—he could cultivate beast talent instead, and moreover, they didn’t need to practice martial arts, they only needed to be fed!
Too simple!
That very day, Ah Zi went to find the Sect Master and explained his intentions, easily obtaining approval.
Jun Changxiao didn’t care whether they were humans or beasts. As long as they entered the Eternal Sect, naturally they would all be one family.
“Whoosh!”
Demon King Zilin led Niu Lao and the others flying out from the Eternal Realm, beginning to travel through the lower universe, selecting beast clan talents with decent natural gifts.
As for Jun Changxiao, he focused his thoughts on pioneering development in the Eternal Realm, occasionally discussing city planning with Li Qingyang.
Speaking of cities, one must mention the newly constructed and named Tiegu City.
From the two characters “Tiegu,” it was clear this was to commemorate the Iron Bones Clanging Sect and to honor the late Sect Leader Wang.
Although the sect had long since changed its name, the plaque in the great hall inscribed with the four characters “Iron Bones Clanging” would exist forever, and was even regarded as a faith by the disciples.
“Sect Master.”
Wei Lao said, “We’re short on seeds.”
During this time, he had led members in greening efforts, and the areas centered around the cities and sect had already undergone earth-shattering changes.
However.
This was merely the tip of the iceberg.
To make the vast Eternal Realm appear lush and verdant at a glance would naturally require time.
Someone might ask.
Couldn’t they just transplant vegetation from other realms? Must they grow everything themselves?
In fact, Wei Lao had considered this before, but later rejected it, because his goal was to plant the entire Eternal Realm with medicinal herbs, so that even a blade of grass encountered daily, even a fallen leaf, would have extremely high medicinal value.
If they were going to do it.
Do it big!
“This Seat will notify the Procurement Hall and have them go purchase from various realms.”
“The more the better!”
……
The various Grand Elders were busy cultivating talents, and even the Spirit Beast Hall had mobilized. The other halls weren’t idle either—for instance, the War Mount Hall continued to constantly drill with mecha.
Development was development.
But combat strength couldn’t stop either.
You must know, Jun Changxiao would sooner or later clash with the Star Spirit Realm, and at that time he definitely couldn’t rely on just one person—he’d also need the sect and mecha forces.
“Sect Master.”
Fan Yezi came to see him and said, “Although this realm has powerful heaven and earth attributes, it doesn’t have sufficiently abundant ore deposits. What will my Forging Hall use to craft equipment in the future?”
Alright.
He probably felt he was too idle.
“No rush.”
Jun Changxiao said, “We’ll have everything eventually.”
The Eternal Sect was settled in the Eternal Realm, merely in the initial stage. Whatever was lacking, they would naturally find ways to obtain later. At the very least, during battle, equipment and supplies would keep up.
“The upper universe should have worlds primarily composed of ore deposits. If we pass by one, we can exchange with spirit stones.” Jun Changxiao pondered.
He was only responsible for selecting talents in the lower realm. For resources, he’d have to go above to get them.
……
City construction and sect development were all handed over to relevant personnel. Jun Changxiao returned to the Eternal Number and continued traveling through the lower universe, while also visiting some old friends, such as Mo Shangsheng from the Nine Heavens Continent.
Half a month’s time.
Demon King Zilin returned with his subordinates, having selected quite a few chickens, ducks, cattle, and sheep.
“Purple Hall Master.”
Liu Wanshi stood before the cafeteria, cracking sunflower seeds while saying, “How did you know my Meal Hall was recently short on meat ingredients?”
“……”
Demon King Zilin turned his head and roared, “These are all beast talents this Hall Master selected, not ingredients to be eaten!”
“Oh.”
Liu Wanshi acknowledged, then smiled and said, “Using them for cooking would definitely taste great.”
“Clang!”
Ma Yongning pulled out a knife from the cutting board and said, “I’ll go slaughter them.”
“Get lost, get lost, get lost!”
Demon King Zilin hurriedly brought the group of small animals back to Spirit Beast Peak. Worried about persecution from the Meal Hall, he ordered Niu Lao to completely seal it off, forbidding all idle personnel from entering.
Next.
The Spirit Beast Hall’s style completely changed.
Previously everyone had been learning to sew clothes; now they were all training small animals.
“Sit!”
“Smack!”
A small lion dog sat down, a bone in its mouth, its tail sweeping back and forth on the ground.
“Hall Master.”
Niu Lao said with a troubled expression, “Although these beast talents are very obedient, relying solely on eating beast pills and absorbing heaven and earth attributes, it will take at least several years for them to transform into human form. By the time the Inter-Peak Grand Competition is held, are we really going to send them out to compete?”
Demon King Zilin said irritably, “Otherwise who should we send?”
“……”
Niu Lao fell silent.
Just thinking about the day of the Inter-Peak Grand Competition, when the Grand Elders of each peak would lead disciples into the venue with an imposing air, while their boss followed behind with a group of chickens, ducks, cattle, and sheep—the scene was not only unbearable to look at, but would also be laughed at.
“Of course.”
Demon King Zilin cupped his chin and said seriously, “We need to go see how those humans cultivate disciples. Perhaps we can learn and apply their methods.”
……
“Bang!”
“Bang!”
Gathering Star Peak, on the martial arts field.
Xiao Hai executed a set of Mountain Collapsing Earth Shattering Fist, his fist wind fierce and cold, the crashing sounds like thunder.
This type of fist technique was exchanged during the mid-development period in the lower realm. Now new disciples skipped over basic martial techniques like Explosive Fist and Mountain Opening Palm, directly mastering this, which fully demonstrated the benefits of abundant heaven and earth attributes.
Of course.
Progress in cultivation realm was also incredibly fast.
Before joining, Xiao Hai was only at the Meridian Opening stage, but in just a few days he had already broken through to Wuwang, and he hadn’t even eaten any pills to boost his realm—purely relying on personal comprehension.
So you see.
The overall strength of the upper universe was strong due to its powerful environment.
If lower universe beings were given the same treatment, they wouldn’t necessarily fall behind.
“Excellent, excellent.”
Gongsun Hou sat in a grand master’s chair, watching the disciple skillfully execute the fist technique, his gaze filled with gratification.
This kid wasn’t wasted—he’d chased him from the cafeteria to the toilet. At the first Inter-Peak Grand Competition he would definitely shine brilliantly, bringing glory to himself and to Gathering Star Peak!
Besides Xiao Hai, he had also recruited quite a few new disciples.
Because they were all selected by Jun Changxiao from various realms, their qualifications were absolutely without question. As long as they had good teachers guiding them, they would certainly become pillars among the Eternal Sect’s second generation in the future.
Who was the first generation?
Lu Qianqian, Li Qingyang, Su Xiaomo, and others.
Even Mao Xiaodao and Jing Zhixiao were classified as first-generation disciples.
In other words, starting from when Lin Yi and Ye Feng joined, all subsequent entrants would be regarded as second-generation disciples.
“Did you understand?”
In distant grass, Demon King Zilin transmitted his voice.
“Uh……”
Niu Lao looked devastated and said, “I understood what I saw, but it seems we can’t use it on beast talents.”
These two had been crouching at Gathering Star Peak for quite a while, witnessing the entire process of Gongsun Hou cultivating disciples.
Sigh.
This was difficult for them.
“Who’s there, sneaking around?”
At this moment, Gongsun Hou detected them, his gaze sharply looking toward the grass.
“Retreat!”
“Riiip!”
“Riiip!”
Demon King Zilin and Niu Lao quickly disappeared. Because they left too hastily, their school uniforms were torn by tree branches, and they nearly cried from heartache.
Forget it, forget it.
Go back, patch them up, and they could still be worn for three more years.
……
In the following time, Ah Zi frequently lurked at Elder Peak, noting down their cultivation methods. After returning, he would call members together to brainstorm and discuss cultivation plans.
The Inter-Peak Grand Competition.
Whether the various Grand Elders were busy or not was unknown, but Purple Hall Master was definitely truly busy.
“I’m having such a hard time!”
One day, standing on the mountain peak, Demon King Zilin vented his emotions with a loud roar. As a result, he used too much force, and the school uniform he’d just mended was immediately torn apart by his bulging muscular body.
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