Chapter 387: River Yin Marquis's Death, Zhao Xing's Gains

"I don't know what you're talking about..." Lord Heyin was somewhat surprised, but his expression remained calm. He wouldn't be intimidated by a few words from Zhao Xing.

While talking with Zhao Xing, he frantically ordered his men to find the origin of the secret communication line Zhao Xing used to contact him.

Zhao Xing was merely a native of the Second Realm; what could he possibly know?Suspecting him of hiring Shadow Sanctuary for an assassination mission, or suspecting him of being from the Dongyan Ancient Clan... these things must have been told to him by the powerful figures in Purple God Mansion. Either Lord Tianqi, Immortal Yuqing, or Ziyue.

In short, Zhao Xing was just a front, used to probe him.Lord Heyin didn't believe Zhao Xing knew anything, or that Zhao Xing could make any decisions.

"You'll know soon enough."

Zhao Xing said faintly, then cut off the communication.

Lord Heyin quickly went to his Staff Office, where a vast organization was in operation. Soon, someone reported a piece of news.

"My Lord, the force that invaded Zhilo Border Star and forcibly opened the Zhou Tian Realm to contact you should be 'Spark'."

"What?" Lord Heyin was startled. "How can this be?!"

Spark was the codename for the Red Star Empire's intelligence department in the Ancient Yuanhai Kingdom, but the Red Star Embassy would never admit it."How could our embassy install spies?"

"That's the only possibility," his subordinate reported. "The Red Star's mechanical communication methods are extremely sophisticated; no other force in the Ancient Yuanhai Kingdom can achieve this."

"Red Star Empire..." A myriad of thoughts flashed through Lord Heyin's mind, and he was immediately shocked.How could Purple God Mansion collude with the Spark organization?Even borrowing a communication line like that wasn't something ordinary people could do.

"Impossible. Lord Ziyue couldn't possibly know anything. Even if that item fell into his hands, he wouldn't be able to discern any clues," Lord Heyin frowned, feeling like he had fallen into a trap.He dared not do anything and immediately headed to his secret base, wanting to consult with the pyramid there.However, as soon as he stepped out, he encountered his commander, Moor, the Third Realm expert he had once dispatched to capture Zhao Xing.Moor had long since recovered by now. Due to his incompetence, he was no longer on external assignments and had been assigned by Lord Heyin to patrol outside the Border Star.Moor reported a strange matter to him:"My Lord, this morning, while I was patrolling outside Zhilo Border Star with my men, we captured a low-grade Star Dao Soldier on the outer layer of the boundary wall."

Lord Heyin stopped. He knew his subordinate wouldn't report ordinary matters casually.Commander Moor also seemed puzzled, struggling to form his words: "The Star Patrol Department doesn't know who left it here, and Zhilo Star's defense system didn't give any warnings or detect any anomalies."

"Get to the point!" Lord Heyin interrupted. "What did you find? You weren't foolish enough to bring it directly back, were you?"

"No, My Lord. That item is still outside the Border Star. We are currently scanning it; I wouldn't dare bring it in casually."Commander Moor quickly added, "It's a transparent box, and it says 'For Lord Heyin's eyes only' on it."

A transparent box? Contained within a low-grade Border Star Dao Soldier?Moor continued, "Your subordinate only scanned it externally with a detector and didn't open it, but it's transparent, so your subordinate could see inside."

"What did you see?" Lord Heyin asked with a grim face.

"It contains a deck of cards," Commander Moor's expression was a bit strange. "Nothing else."

"What?" Lord Heyin was stunned.

He pondered for a long time before finally saying, "Bring the item back to me. Remember, no one is to open it."

Since it was just outside the Border Star, Moor returned in a few minutes.Lord Heyin held the transparent box, finding that it was indeed just a Border Star Dao Soldier, and of the lowest grade.He dismissed his subordinates and opened the box.Inside the box was a finely packaged deck of cards.Lord Heyin immediately saw that although the item was exquisitely made, its grade was not high, and there was no danger.He had simply never seen such a card box or cards before.Lord Heyin hesitated for a long time, finally deciding to pick them up and look.

"Buzz."The card box glowed, and a figure appeared on it.It was Qingyuzi's image. He had coincidentally obtained the trump card."All dharmas are but ants; only I am supreme, suppressing heaven and earth."

Lord Heyin was momentarily stunned.Then, through the introduction in the card box, he began to study the Qingyu Cards, simultaneously engaging his mind in two tasks.By the time he came back to his senses, he had unknowingly walked to the pyramid.Lord Heyin felt a little lost.Because his soul's protective mechanism had been triggered, he hadn't been playing by himself just now, but with another divine thought within his soul.

"Elder," Lord Heyin's voice was hoarse. "I..."Before he came to the Ancient Yuanhai Kingdom, Elder Dongyan Ma had entrusted him: "I have left a divine thought within you. If I awaken, it means you have reached a moment of life and death."

Lord Heyin had no idea why this was happening. He hadn't done anything, just answered a call and played a deck of cards. How did it become a moment of life and death?

"Dongyan Zhen, your mission has failed," the voice echoed in Lord Heyin's mind. "You failed once an epoch ago, and I sent you to the Ancient Yuanhai Kingdom to atone. Now you've failed again."

"Elder, I don't understand." Lord Heyin's eyes were full of confusion. He didn't fear death, but he didn't want to die so unwillingly.

"There's much I don't understand either," Elder Ma said. "Why would someone hide our plan in a joke?""This is an unshuffled deck of cards; someone had already played half the game before sending it over.""He seems to know our secret. I suspect he knows even more than I do.""The holy artifact's function seems to be ineffective on him. In this secret game of chess, a mysterious spectator has appeared. This must be related to that mistake from an epoch ago, and it's far greater than we imagined.""Qingyu Cards, so that's it. Qingyuzi is very likely a senior reincarnator, perhaps even...""Now the Council of Elders must correct the plan," Elder Ma muttered, his voice also filled with confusion."But first, you need to make a sacrifice."

Lord Heyin was incredulous.A mysterious spectator? Was it Zhao Xing? Or Qingyuzi? But hadn't Qingyuzi died?Elder Ma's muttering plunged Lord Heyin into immense shock. His mind was extremely chaotic, completely unable to comprehend what was happening.After all, for the vast ancient clan, his Dao Domain Realm was just one part of the scheme, and he didn't know the full picture.He had only broken through to the Dao Domain Realm after receiving a 'sacrifice' from a preaching scholar. However, he soon accepted his fate.Because Elder Ma had made arrangements for him, which were exactly as Zhao Xing had previously stated:"Before you die, contact Shadow Sanctuary and withdraw the assassination mission against him."

"Yes," Lord Heyin respectfully nodded. Death was not frightening to him, as long as the ancient clan could regain its glory, he might be resurrected in the future.This matter originated from him; that mistake 1.2 million years ago (one epoch ago) led to many unforeseen variables. Now it was his turn to make amends.

After his conversation with Elder Ma, Lord Heyin immediately contacted Shadow Sanctuary and canceled the relevant mission concerning Zhao Xing.He then cleared everything on Zhilo Border Star, including the pyramid. Lord Heyin chose a common way to die—a cultivation breakthrough failure, falling into madness.To minimize karmic repercussions, Lord Heyin first drove away all personnel from other major forces stationed on the Border Star, under the guise of going into seclusion.Tianxing Martial Arts Academy, Yuanhai Palace, Taiyue Chamber of Commerce, and others.Once these people had left, Lord Heyin killed all the citizens on Zhilo Border Star, including his capable subordinates.

"Bang!"An explosion occurred on Zhilo Border Star, and the entire small world was annihilated in the blast.This Dao Domain Realm cultivator, who had arrived in the Ancient Yuanhai Kingdom an epoch ago, died so decisively.

Ancient Yuanhai Kingdom, Ziyue Galaxy.

"What? Lord Heyin died?"Lord Ziyue had just disembarked from his sky boat when he received a message.

"Yes, Uncle-Master," Mu Luo nodded. "He went mad during cultivation, self-destructed and died. Before his death, he also killed all his subordinates and citizens. Only someone who has gone mad during cultivation could do such a thing."

"I just found out something and was about to act, and he's dead?" Lord Ziyue snorted coldly. "His death is truly coincidental."

Lord Ziyue had spent a thousand years investigating Lord Heyin and the forces behind him.Although he suspected Lord Heyin was a member of the Dongyan Ancient Clan, he had no evidence and couldn't arbitrarily kill a Dao Domain Realm marquis enfeoffed by the ancient kingdom.The Dongyan Ancient Clan had members residing in various ancient kingdoms. Until he understood how powerful the forces behind Lord Heyin were and which branch they belonged to, he naturally wouldn't take action.After a thousand years, Lord Ziyue confirmed that Lord Heyin was just a minor figure with no significant background. He was about to act, but unexpectedly, Lord Heyin went mad during cultivation and died!He couldn't have imagined that this matter could be related to Zhao Xing, as in Lord Ziyue's eyes, Zhao Xing was merely an innocent victim.

"Suqin," Lord Ziyue said coldly, "Go investigate if Lord Heyin has any other relatives.""Find them and kill them all!"

Lord Ziyue's hatred for Lord Heyin was very strong. Although Lord Heyin was dead, the hatred in his heart had not been appeased.

"Yes, Uncle-Master," Suqin nodded. Lord Heyin was a Dao Domain Realm cultivator; with his death, his backing was gone. If Lord Heyin had any relatives, dealing with them wouldn't be difficult.

Northern part of the Ancient Yuanhai Kingdom.

Ren Feng, the leader of the Spark group, was sitting cross-legged in an underground palace on a life planet. He was a Dao Domain Realm cultivator and also responsible for receiving members of the empire who had needs.Ren Feng was a Yin-Yang Dao Domain Realm cultivator. In front of him were many Red Star Disks, fixed ones connecting to various galaxies in the Ancient Yuanhai Kingdom, like a vast network.Suddenly, a delicate star disk in front of him moved, forcibly cutting in line, positioning itself at the front, and emitting beams of light. The light quickly condensed into a phantom figure.

"Bai Yang, what is it?"

"Boss," Bai Yang said, "A few days ago, you instructed me to lend Spark's communication channel to a royal family member. He sent a message to a Dao Domain Realm cultivator in the Ancient Yuanhai Kingdom, and not long after, that Dao Domain Realm cultivator died."

"Abnormal death?" Ren Feng frowned.

"The official Ancient Yuanhai Kingdom judgment is that he went mad during cultivation and self-destructed," Bai Yang said. "But this Lord Heyin had a questionable past; it might involve something."

"I understand," Ren Feng nodded. "You don't need to get involved."

"Yes," Bai Yang nodded and disappeared.

Ren Feng then made a gesture with his fingers and actively contacted Jing Yan.

"Group Leader Ren," Jing Yan's figure appeared on the star disk.

"Jing Yan, your Spark usage quota is used up," Ren Feng said. "Don't contact me again for ten thousand years."

"Group Leader Ren!" Jing Yan shrieked. "Didn't I pay? I donated ten million Red Star Coins to Spark for expenses! I only borrowed access to an encrypted communication channel once, why is it affecting my Spark access?"

"You used our channel to send a message to a Dao Domain Realm cultivator, and that cultivator committed suicide not long after," Ren Feng said impatiently. "Fortunately, he was ruled as a normal death, but do you think ten million is enough? Spark cannot be casually dragged into local power struggles."

"What?" Jing Yan was also stunned, but he reacted quickly. Because Ren Feng's words left room for negotiation!"Group Leader Ren, I apologize for the trouble. I'll donate another ten million," Jing Yan said. "It's not about the money."

"Twenty million!" Jing Yan gritted his teeth. If his Spark access was frozen, he wouldn't be able to operate well near the Ancient Yuanhai Kingdom; he'd have no guarantee!

"Send it within ten years," Ren Feng said. "Next time, remember to be clearer."

"Okay, okay," Jing Yan quickly nodded with a fawning smile.After cutting off communication, Jing Yan's face immediately fell.

"What a load of rubbish about entanglement!""He just thinks the money is too little!"

Jing Yan cursed.Due to imperial regulations, it was difficult for Ren Feng and his colleagues to earn money outside. To put money in their private pockets, they could only earn extra income like this, provided, of course, it didn't cause trouble for the organization.But simply borrowing a communication channel, what entanglement could that possibly cause? Was Spark afraid of that? It was purely just wanting more money.Thirty million Red Star Coins, Jing Yan certainly couldn't afford.However, Zhao Xing would pay for this, so he wasn't worried. He knew Zhao Xing had earned a lot of money over the years.

"Brother, Spark wants more money," Jing Yan said.

"How much more?" Zhao Xing asked.

"Another twenty million," Jing Yan replied.

"I'll give it," Zhao Xing nodded. Of course, he knew Spark's rules.Logically, Spark would not do favors for outsiders; it was only because Jing Yan had such authority that paying some money was worthwhile.Regardless of how easy it was for them, borrowing a channel from Spark required a significant amount of money.And if he didn't go through the Red Star route, he couldn't achieve the effect he wanted.Zhao Xing immediately transferred thirty-five million to Jing Yan, with five million being for Jing Yan's own benefit.

"Lord Heyin is dead," Jing Yan said, looking at Zhao Xing.Since the news of Lord Heyin's death hadn't spread yet, Spark was the first to receive the news.

"He was the Dao Domain Realm cultivator you offended before?"

"That's right," Zhao Xing nodded.

"Brother," Jing Yan couldn't help but feel suspicious. "Your methods are too wild!"He now knew that Zhao Xing had communicated with Lord Heyin.And then, Lord Heyin went mad during cultivation.Jing Yan subconsciously felt that Zhao Xing was inextricably linked to this matter.But he couldn't figure out how Zhao Xing had done it.

"Did you really ascend from the Desolate Domain and truly go to the Empire?" Jing Yan increasingly found Zhao Xing mysterious.

"Don't ask, brother," Zhao Xing said. "I can't say, and I don't want to make up reasons to deceive you."

"No problem, if you can't say, then don't," Jing Yan waved his hand. Everyone had secrets. He wasn't from the Ancient Yuanhai Kingdom, so he just casually asked and didn't care what happened there.Countless tales of love and hate occurred daily in the universe; he didn't have such strong curiosity.

"You have strong connections with Spark, don't you?" Zhao Xing asked.

"Of course. I'm adventuring alone in the universe; if I didn't have some power and background, I'd have died long ago," Jing Yan laughed. "If I ran into any war, I'd be dead."

"How many more times can you use this connection?"

"Only one free time left," Jing Yan raised a finger. "Additional uses require payment, but Spark isn't some underground organization. Even if they do things for money, it must align with the Empire's interests, or at least not undermine them. Only then can you ask them to act.""As for what kind of matters align with the Empire's interests, that requires specific analysis."

Zhao Xing nodded. If he were to settle down in the future, the Red Star Empire was a good choice. Establishing this connection provided another path and another way out, and spending some money was nothing.

Within the Yellow Sand Mansion, Du Yun frowned. "Lord Heyin is dead. Went mad during cultivation and self-destructed."

"Good, Purple God Mansion has one less enemy."Lord Heyin had a grudge with Qingyuzi, Lord Ziyue's subordinate, which also meant a grudge with Purple God Mansion.But he couldn't have imagined that this matter could be related to Zhao Xing. After all, in the eyes of Lord Ziyue and Du Yun, Zhao Xing was just an innocent victim.

"Canceled?" In the public star sea region, Kui Jiu was waiting for the next opportunity to strike, but unexpectedly, someone from Shadow Sanctuary contacted him to cancel the mission.

"Yes, this mission is terminated," the black-robed phantom said. "According to regulations, if the employer cancels the mission, the paid bounty will not be refunded, and Shadow Sanctuary will pay you the full remuneration."

If the employer canceled, the money wouldn't be refunded.This meant Kui Jiu received 150 billion for free and didn't have to lose his deposit.

"Great, great, great," Kui Jiu was overjoyed.He carefully analyzed the situation: completing the mission within the deadline would be very difficult.After all, if the first attempt missed, the second attempt would be much harder with increased vigilance. Kui Jiu had already prepared to lose his deposit and accept a lower mission success rate.But he didn't expect such a turn of events; Shadow Sanctuary actually canceled the mission.

"I really have heaven-sent luck," Kui Jiu thought happily. "It seems the Illusory God Galaxy is my lucky place. I should stay here a bit longer and try my luck."

After Lord Heyin's death, everyone was happy.A failed breakthrough leading to madness was not uncommon in the universe, and he was quickly forgotten, causing no real ripples.The most popular topics in the ancient kingdom were still the Illusory God Galaxy, Yueluo Mausoleum, and the Spirit Domain Dharma Assembly.

Zhao Xing, meanwhile, arrived at another base of the Ancient Yuanhai Kingdom—Tianji Star Continent."King Tianji is a Dao Domain Realm cultivator of Life and Death. He is stationed here, relying on a complete continental grand array and starry sky fortresses. His defense capabilities are maxed out; even a Samsara Realm cultivator cannot kill him.""This has been verified during previous frictions between the eighteen ancient kingdoms." Zhao Xing looked at the magnificent Tianji Palace in the distance, which was King Tianji's residence."I will find a residential area here and wait."Lord Heyin was dead, but Zhao Xing's karmic ties with the Dongyan Ancient Clan had not yet been fully severed. Now, Zhao Xing was waiting for them to complete this process.

One year after Lord Heyin's death.

"Buzz."An invisible mighty force swept over the starry sky above Zhao Xing's head.Zhao Xing sensed something, and the soul within his Three God Fate Palace opened its eyes.Illusions appeared in his Life Soul's eyes; he saw a tall and magnificent figure standing on an ancient star continent.In the middle were countless void rivers. Zhao Xing and this figure looked at each other from afar.

"Here it comes."Zhao Xing's three souls lit up immediately.This was a profound karmic communication, a method for powerful individuals to converse over long distances.This method was a relatively private form of communication, so there would be a river separating them during the conversation.Of course, this method could also be instantly transformed into an offensive means.However, if the other party were to cross the long river to attack, King Tianji would know.The magnificent figure gazed at Zhao Xing, but his gaze was strange, as if someone was standing behind Zhao Xing.A moment later, he transmitted a vague thought:"Qingyuzi, the karma between you and my clan began with Chenluo; it was you who first overstepped the boundary."

Because of the great distance, it took Zhao Xing a while to fully understand.He remained silent for a long time, but the other party was also very patient.This powerful individual from the Dongyan clan also knew that he couldn't kill Zhao Xing, because in his heart, the current Zhao Xing was Qingyuzi's reincarnation, and a senior Samsara Realm cultivator.What is a senior Samsara Realm cultivator? It's someone who actively reincarnates for the sole purpose of proving their Dao and becoming a god!Those who dare to actively reincarnate must be confident in cultivating again and have successful experience, so they certainly shouldn't be underestimated.

"The Dongyan Ancient Clan has no intention of hindering your Grand Dao.""Now that Dongyan Zhen is dead, are you willing to stay out of this and clear our karmic ties?"

"If others don't offend me, I won't offend them," Zhao Xing finally spoke his first words, like an emotionless robot. "I will leave the Ancient Yuanhai Kingdom within a thousand years."

Receiving this reply, the Dongyan clan expert nodded slightly.The current situation was that Qingyuzi held a secret of their Dongyan Ancient Clan, but even after understanding it, Qingyuzi didn't dare to reveal it.If he dared to do so, he would face endless assassinations from the Dongyan Ancient Clan.The Dongyan Ancient Clan also didn't want any more unforeseen incidents.Qingyuzi wasn't important to them, as long as he didn't hinder the Dongyan Ancient Clan.Originally, Lord Heyin's approach was flawless. If Qingyuzi (Zhao Xing) were just an ordinary genius, then naturally, capturing him, recovering the holy artifact, and then killing him to silence him would have been the most appropriate course of action.But not now, because Zhao Xing (Qingyuzi) actually had something!From that unshuffled deck of cards, the Dongyan Ancient Clan saw a lot of information, and it was precisely this information that led the elders of the Dongyan Ancient Clan to conclude that Qingyuzi (Zhao Xing) was a senior reincarnator!They didn't have any major grudges or conflicts of interest to begin with. Since they were on equal footing and willing to reconcile, it was naturally for the best.

"Daoist friend, would you be willing to return our clan's holy artifact?" The Dongyan clan expert still wanted the item back.Although they had found a substitute after losing it an epoch ago, a substitute was never as good as the original.

"We can make an exchange."

"You hindered my cultivation for an entire lifetime, and you still want it back?" Zhao Xing chuckled lightly. In truth, he still didn't know what the Dongyan clan's holy artifact was.He wasn't truly Qingyuzi's reincarnation; he was completely misleading them, substituting one for another.

"Do you take me for a fool?" Zhao Xing's smile faded. Now that he was putting on an act, he would see it through to the end."I am merely at the Third Realm cultivation level now. If I give you the item, my words will be empty boasts, without any evidence.""Then you can simply kill me... Do you think I, Qingyuzi, am new to the universe?""Maintaining an equal deterrent is how we achieve peace.""That item of your clan was originally free of karma. Even when it is with me, it can still achieve karmic neutrality."

The Dongyan clan expert was silent for a moment, then nodded."As you say, my Dongyan Ancient Clan swears by our ancestors that from now on, Qingyuzi, our karmic ties are severed, and we will absolutely not interfere with each other."

Zhao Xing also said, "I, Qingyuzi, swear by the Dao of Reincarnation that from now on, my karmic ties with the Dongyan Ancient Clan are severed, and we will absolutely not interfere with each other, and I will leave the Ancient Yuanhai Kingdom within a thousand years."

Oaths basically had little binding power; they were just a form of insurance.If someone truly violated the agreement, there was practically no cost, perhaps just an Earth God Pill, depending on its grade.What truly upheld this oath was Zhao Xing's fear of endless pursuits from the Dongyan Ancient Clan, and the Dongyan Ancient Clan's fear of Zhao Xing exposing their conspiracy.The only benefit of reaching an oath was that both parties would sense it the moment one violated the agreement.Upon sensing it, the other party could immediately take countermeasures.

"Buzz."A karmic thread within the Three God Fate Palace snapped.The transaction was complete.The layers of illusions before his eyes vanished, and Zhao Xing opened his eyes.He was slightly sweating, but fortunately, after gaining the Will Divine Ability, he had no fluctuations throughout, his will remained consistent, and the Dongyan Patriarch couldn't probe his thoughts through karmic communication.The Slaughter Will Blade in the Three God Fate Palace allowed Zhao Xing to hide deeply. If the opponent were standing directly in front of him, that might be possible.

"I've been in the universe for a thousand years. From the perspective of powerful cultivators' sense of time, the Dongyan Ancient Clan is almost ready to launch their plan.""Logically speaking, at this point, the Dongyan Ancient Clan probably won't cause any more trouble," Zhao Xing thought to himself. "But I still need to be extra cautious. I still need to find out what that holy artifact is as soon as possible."Zhao Xing still didn't know what item of the Dongyan Ancient Clan he had taken; he was operating entirely based on his past life's knowledge.This meant he actually had no credible evidence, because what the Dongyan Ancient Clan was planning sounded as absurd as saying the world was going to end on Earth."Now, there are only about 1,300 years left until the time node when I entered the universe in my previous life. With time so short, the destruction of the Ancient Yuanhai Kingdom is probably irreversible," Zhao Xing thought to himself. "I should go as far as I can."

On the other side, in the deep void rivers of the cosmic starry sky, a pyramid drifted in the dark currents, appearing dark and black due to the influence of the void.Beside this largest dark pyramid were countless smaller pyramids.After ending the conversation, the Dongyan clan expert also discussed with Elder Ma and others.

"Although we have reached an agreement with Qingyuzi, such a major variable has appeared in our plans, so we must launch the plan as soon as possible," Elder Ma said with concern. "Furthermore, Qingyuzi possesses the original holy artifact. If he remains in the Ancient Yuanhai Kingdom, it might have an impact. Even letting him go will lead to endless troubles."

"Go? He won't escape," the Dongyan clan expert who conversed with Zhao Xing said calmly. He wore a Diviner's robe, with stars on his head and the sun and moon under his feet. "Qingyuzi indeed saw some things, but what he knows is just the tip of the iceberg.""How could the 'Fated Scheme' that our clan has laid out for several epochs be affected by him?""He thinks he's a bystander, but the moment he knew, he had already entered the game."

"Indeed," another powerful and imposing figure, whose aura was cold as if countless figures stood beside him, said from his throne. "Everyone in the Ancient Yuanhai Kingdom, including the Ancient Yuanhai Kingdom's ruler, will become offerings! How can a Qingyuzi who hasn't even recovered his cultivation escape the 'Sacrificial God Tablet'? His name is already on the tablet; he's merely delaying his death."

"Qingyuzi is a minor issue. The current priority is to quickly gather the remaining fragments of the 'Profound Spirit History Book'," another Dongyan clan expert spoke, his voice sounding as if from the past, the person not actually present. Various chaotic past images appeared above his head."Once we obtain the 'Profound Spirit History Book', after the Ancient Yuanhai Kingdom is annihilated, it will disappear permanently and not be remembered by anyone."

The elders of the Dongyan Ancient Clan quickly began discussing other important matters.

On the other side.After finishing, Zhao Xing planned to leave Tianji Star Continent and return to Tiger Head Star Continent.

"Brother Zhao, leaving already? You've only been here for just over a year," Cen Qionghua, Le Yao, and Yu Tianqing came to bid farewell to Zhao Xing.Zhao Xing had come to Tianji Star Continent under the guise of visiting friends.Now, Cen Qionghua and Le Yao were both at the peak of the Second Realm, and Yu Tianqing had even reached the Third Realm.After several hundred years apart, the three had accumulated a large amount of wealth in a short period by following the pattern "Kill the Viper, Mausoleum Array Appears."Since the three's talents were not bad and they received abundant resources, their progression was also quite fast.Of course, Yu Tianqing was purely talented; he didn't enlist a preaching scholar but still completed the leap from the Second Realm to the Third Realm.

"I just came to sit for a while," Zhao Xing smiled. "I have things to do back home."

"What things could you possibly have? Besides cultivating, it's still cultivating!" Cen Qionghua exclaimed. "I beg you, stop practicing! Seeing you already in the Third Realm makes my heart ache, brother."

"Huazi, you're too honest," Le Yao teased. "Speaking your true feelings under the guise of a joke?"

"Hahahaha."

Le Yao then turned to Zhao Xing: "Brother Zhao, the situation in Yueluo Mausoleum is complex now, and exploration has become extremely difficult. You should relax a bit."Even Yu Tianqing nodded. He agreed not with the relaxation part, but with the fact that Yueluo Mausoleum's danger level had increased. Many people were waiting at the logistics base for the situation to ease before entering.

"Alright," Zhao Xing said. "Someday, let's go visit Tianqing's hometown, taking our families on a trip together."

"You promised!" Cen Qionghua said. "Don't secretly train again."

"Absolutely!"

Zhao Xing returned to Tiger Head Star Continent and began preparing for the migration of the Great Zhou. After paying the Spark group's fees, he still had a little over 50 billion Yuanhai Coins.Now that he was in the Third Realm, both in terms of strength and wealth, migrating a small Border Star-level dynasty like Great Zhou was entirely feasible.

"Che, starting this year, recall everyone from Great Zhou and begin preparing the migration plan," Zhao Xing said. "Then have Liu Tianning take a mission to the Illusory God Galaxy and bring you all over."

A thousand years had passed, and Liu Tianning had also reached the Origin Realm, having returned from "Tianxing Continent" 30 years ago.Now, old Liu was at the peak of the First Realm. In all of Great Zhou, besides himself and Yun Tiandao, only Liu Tianning, Purple Bone Heavenly Venerate, Xia Jing, and Ji Che were at the Origin Realm.Purple Bone had broken through 180 years ago, and Xia Jing 150 years ago, when Zhao Xing was in Nanluo.Purple Bone had also experienced intimidation and capture attempts by Lord Heyin, so after his breakthrough, he tried every possible way to stay in the Tianqi Galaxy, stubbornly refusing to take on missions that paid well, preferring tasks with no money.

"Big Brother, are we really leaving?" Ji Che hesitated a bit. After a thousand years of development, Great Zhou had entered a stable phase.They were no longer losing money; their income exceeded expenditures. With Liu Tianning also breaking through to the Origin Realm, everything was looking good.Zhao Xing, of course, understood Ji Che's thoughts: just settled down, and now they had to run again.The shadow of Star Sancan Pass was still vivid in their minds; Ji Che and the others had been greatly frightened while staying on the 'Star of Hope'.

"We must go," Zhao Xing said.

"Alright," Ji Che said. "I'll make the arrangements immediately."

The Great Zhou rented the Green Lotus Border Star; they were not citizens of the Ancient Yuanhai Kingdom.Currently, only Xia Jing, Zhao Xing, Liu Tianning, and Yun Tiandao were citizens of the Ancient Yuanhai Kingdom. Ji Che had not yet obtained this citizenship.

After making arrangements, Zhao Xing quietly waited on Tiger Head Star Continent. He converted all his Yuanhai Coins into Red Star Coins.Even so, during the waiting period that followed, he continued to receive a steady stream of Yuanhai Coins.Because the information he reported to Cang Yu over thirty years ago was slowly being confirmed.

"Zhao Xing, you are now a Third-Class Marquis," Envoy Cang Yu appeared in Zhao Xing's rented area. "You can now own a permanent mansion on Tiger Head Star Continent for free; you no longer need to rent.""You can also mobilize a temporary guard force of one thousand to ten thousand soldiers. These troops are at least Second Realm cultivators and have been trained in combined attack formations.""At the same time, you enjoy an 80% discount on purchases at Yuanhai Palace, and your tax rate is also reduced."

"I'm a Marquis?" Zhao Xing was a little surprised.He hadn't expected that the information he reported would actually elevate him to the position of a Marquis!Zhao Xing glanced at his account; it had exceeded one trillion Yuanhai Coins! Even converted to Red Star Coins, that was 2.8 billion! This was the wealth of a Five Elements Dao Domain Realm cultivator!

"What is my title?" Zhao Xing asked.Marquis titles in the Ancient Yuanhai Kingdom came with an enfeoffment. Although he didn't care, it was still beneficial to have this title while he hadn't left yet.

"Marquis Wuling," Cang Yu smiled. "Because in the list you provided, we unearthed five royal tombs of Third Realm great divine ability users. This was the greatest contribution."

Zhao Xing nodded. Mausoleums were exclusive to royalty. Great divine ability users usually had the wealth of a Dao Domain Realm cultivator, let alone royalty.Even if he only took a 10% share, it was an astonishing profit.Tales of overnight wealth were common in the Illusory God Galaxy, and now Zhao Xing had become one of them.

"Congratulations, Marquis Wuling," Cang Yu congratulated him, even though Zhao Xing didn't possess the strength of a Dao Domain Realm cultivator. But for the Ancient Yuanhai Kingdom, Zhao Xing's current merits were equivalent to that of a Five Elements Dao Domain Realm cultivator.

"You can now accept some relatively easy missions," Cang Yu said. "You can even recruit rogue cultivators from large dynasties to form your own force, and you'll receive a certain percentage of the wealth acquired by your subordinates."

"I don't have that plan for now," Zhao Xing shook his head. Recruiting rogue cultivators and forming a force? It wasn't that simple; there were too many complexities, and even training personnel was difficult.If he just casually allowed rogue cultivators to join, the death rate would be high, with little benefit, which would easily ruin his reputation and even violate the laws of the ancient kingdom.If he were planning long-term development, Zhao Xing would certainly have ideas, such as telling Le Yao, Cen Qionghua, and Yu Tianqing to make money, which was safer than taking risks himself.Accumulating wealth over time would also be a considerable income, but he currently had no plans to develop in the Ancient Yuanhai Kingdom.The only comforting thing was the growth of his wealth.2.8 billion Red Star Coins was enough to hire someone to kill a Dao Domain Realm cultivator, provided he could contact Shadow Sanctuary.However, the cost of immigration wouldn't be that much, and Zhao Xing had no troubles. To go to the Red Star Empire now, he only needed to resolve two matters. First, leaving Purple God Mansion.Being a member of Purple God Mansion should be easy. Zhao Xing didn't have deep ties with Lord Ziyue and hadn't inherited Qingyuzi's wealth. Spending some money to part ways amicably wouldn't involve crippling his Violet Light Eight Epochs divine ability.Second, leaving the Ancient Yuanhai Kingdom.As Marquis Wuling, he had rights but also restrictions, which would be slightly more troublesome.But now that Zhao Xing had money, this was no longer an issue.

"Jing Yan, when are you returning to the country?" Zhao Xing asked. "I'll go with you."

"Me? I'll wait and see the situation here," Jing Yan said. "A place like Yueluo Mausoleum is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

"I want to settle my hometown's dynasty in the Red Star Empire," Zhao Xing said. "Do you know any ways?"

"Find Spark, become their peripheral member, and earn merit," Jing Yan said. "It's not hard, nor is it easy. Just having money isn't enough; permanent residency in the Red Star Empire is much harder to get than in places like the Ancient Yuanhai Kingdom."

"If I could dig out a Border Star-level sky boat of Origin divine weapon grade from Yueluo Mausoleum and bring it back for the Empire to research, what do you think?" Zhao Xing asked.

"Hahahaha," Jing Yan couldn't help but burst into laughter. "You don't need to exaggerate that much; a Sun Dao Soldier grade would be enough. But are you dreaming?"

Zhao Xing smiled slightly, not minding Jing Yan's mockery.A perfectly preserved sky boat of Sun Dao Soldier grade indeed sounded like a fantasy.

"You can dream even bigger than that.""Like King Tianji, unearthing an Emperor-grade plant.""Or finding a Dao Integration cultivation method."

As he spoke, Jing Yan himself laughed, clutching his stomach.Zhao Xing was about to curse him for looking down on people.But then he received a message from Liu Tianning.

"Zhao Xing, I've arrived at Tiger Head Star Continent," Liu Tianning said.

"That fast?" Zhao Xing was slightly startled.

"Yes, Lord Ziyue and Lord Yuqing have also arrived."