Under the watchful eyes of the expectant crowd, Lao Ba spread his wings and took flight. He soared through the skies of the Spirit Realm at a speed surpassing shooting stars, spewing black flas from his mouth.
At this mont, Lao Ba truly manifested a divine might, as if a deity had descended to roam the mortal realm. His magnificence was simply beyond words.
On the deck of the Thunderbolt Divine Boat, Master Ping chuckled, "No wonder this silly bird always brags about how handso he is. It seems he's got so real substance after all."
Soon, the entire sky of the Spirit Realm was covered in black flas, which radiated a terrifying heat that baked the land below.
Then, under Lao Ba's control, the vast black flas quickly converged, eventually forming a huge black sphere that floated just outside the Spirit Realm.
Master Ping remarked, "After all, he's just a Golden Crow in his juvenile stage. Creating a sun of this scale is the most he can do."
Luo Xiu, however, furrowed his brow with a strange expression. "But what damn good is a black sun?" he asked abruptly.
"This…" Master Ping was montarily at a loss for words, realizing sothing was amiss.
The purpose of a sun was to dispel darkness, illuminate the vast land, and bring it back to life. So why did you give a black one?
Unexpectedly, in the next mont, Lao Ba let out a long, lodious cry. By so unknown ans, he managed to suck all the black vapor out of the sun.
In an instant, brilliant sunlight illuminated the Spirit Realm, this reborn star.
Master Ping clapped his hands and exclaid loudly, "Damn, he really has so tricks up his sleeve!"
A smile also graced Luo Xiu's face.
In a short while, the Thunderbolt Divine Boat landed steadily on the soil of the Spirit Realm.
Master Ping jumped down from the deck and looked around at the desolate mountains and ridges, his expression suddenly turning peculiar.
He noticed the nearby mountains and hills had very strange shapes. So resembled knives, others swords, and there were even various animals. So even looked like bananas or abalones…
He didn't even have to guess to know that these were mountains Luo Xiu had deliberately sculpted while performing the Primordial Yellow Springs Dance.
"Kid, what kind of god-tier skill is this?"
Luo Xiu touched his nose and gave a few dry laughs. "You don't understand squat. This is art."
Master Ping scoffed, "Even the clay figures Dou Dou casually pinches have more artistic vibe than this, don't they?"
Luo Xiu didn't want to waste words on soone who didn't appreciate art and suddenly called out, "Commander Zuo."
"Young Master Lin." Zuo Qianhuang quickly stepped out from the crowd and ca to Luo Xiu's side.
Luo Xiu smiled. "Since you all have nowhere else to go, why not settle down here and help transform this place?"
"This…" Zuo Qianhuang's eyes trembled. He looked at Luo Xiu in disbelief, thinking he must have misheard.
"Young Master Lin, is this really… really possible?"
Luo Xiu nodded lightly.
Lao Ba suddenly descended from the sky, transforming into a small Bage Bird and perching on Luo Xiu's shoulder. "Don't you get it yet? The Crown Prince didn't restore the Spirit Realm because he had nothing better to do; it was after careful consideration… He did it to find you a new ho."
"From now on, you Tianhe Wanderers are no longer wanderers. You are my Crown Prince's people!"
Hearing this, Zuo Qianhuang's eyes lit up. He instantly understood Luo Xiu's intent and dropped to his knees.
Seeing this, the rest of the rcenaries also knelt.
For those who had lived in darkness for so long, even a glimr of light was as dazzling as the sun.
"Rest assured, Young Master Lin, we will not disappoint you!" Zuo Qianhuang's eyes brimd with tears, his voice ringing with determination. "I, Zuo Qianhuang, from this day forward, am Young Master Lin's man in life and his ghost in death!"
"I would go through fire and water and never shrink from death!"
Luo Xiu waved his hand. "All of you, get up. I prefer actions over words. I want you to prove it."
Zuo Qianhuang slowly rose, his gaze fixed on Luo Xiu. "I will prove it."
***
Afterward, Master Ping also released the War Slaves from the World Inside the Vase, instructing them to assist Zuo Qianhuang in developing, managing, and governing the Spirit Realm in the future.
After giving his instructions, Master Ping turned to Luo Xiu. "I think this place needs a new na. It can't be called the Spirit Realm anymore."
Luo Xiu thought for a mont. "Let's call it Yan Huang Star."
Zuo Qianhuang bowed. "Then from now on, Young Master Lin, you are the Emperor of Yan Huang Star."
He suddenly knelt again. "I, Zuo Qianhuang, pay my respects to Your Majesty!"
The War Slaves and rcenaries all knelt in unison, their voices harmonized, "We pay our respects to Your Majesty!"
Luo Xiu slowly surveyed the crowd, a sudden weight settling on his shoulders.
"Rise, all of you."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Luo Xiu said, "From this day forward, we, the Yan Huang people, will share honor and disgrace together."
"Your Majesty, may you…"
Luo Xiu waved his hand, interrupting them with a smile. "However, I won't be serving as the Emperor of Yan Huang, at least not for now. I'm used to being idle and am not skilled in governing or tending to the people's welfare. I'll find a suitable person for the job later."
"Commander Zuo, I'm leaving Yan Huang Star in your hands. I hope to see a completely renewed Yan Huang Star when I return."
"Zuo Qianhuang, at your command!"
***
Luo Xiu didn't linger. After settling various matters, he located the Teleportation Array.
He had intentionally preserved it when he used the Primordial Yellow Springs Dance, preventing it from lting into lava with the rest of the vast land.
Using the Teleportation Array, Luo Xiu's party arrived directly at the Tri-Rainbow State.
***
There were three sacred places in the Tri-Rainbow State: Purple Rainbow Mountain, Red Rainbow Mountain, and White Rainbow Mountain.
These three sacred places had existed since ti immorial. With profound histories and imnse resources, each was guarded by an Emperor Realm Expert.
Even the Lingtian Plateau dared not harbor any designs against them and had to treat them with respect.
Of course, the Lingtian Plateau was now also connected to the Tri-Rainbow State by marriage.
In Purple Rainbow City, located on Purple Rainbow Mountain, towering and majestic buildings rose from the ground.
On the bustling streets, a troop of armored war soldiers wielded long spears and led a pack of fierce demon beasts. They were in hot pursuit of two girls, throwing the entire street into chaos.
"Quick!"
"The two she-demons are over there! Don't let them get away!"
***
Lin Shanshan and Snow Kirin, one behind the other, weaved through the crowd. Using their superior speed, they quickly shook off the war soldiers and ducked into a civilian house.
Snow Kirin wiped the sweat from her forehead. "Master, did you get it?"
Lin Shanshan opened her palm to reveal two square tal pieces. They were covered in peculiar magnetic patterns and emitted a mysterious aura.
These were the Magnetic Keys distributed by the Tianji Pavilion, which granted access to the Boundless Heavens.
Excitedly rubbing her hands, Snow Kirin spoke in her middle-aged man's voice, "That's great! We got the Magnetic Keys as soon as we arrived in Tri-Rainbow State. Talk about an easy score!"
***
After losing track of the two she-demons, the anxious troop of war soldiers began grabbing and interrogating pedestrians.
The people on the street were terrified and scrambled to get away.
"Aren't those the Imperial Guards from the Heaven Azure Empire?" soone asked. "Why are they here in Tri-Rainbow State?"
"You must be new here, brother," another person explained. "The Empress Dowager of the Heaven Azure Empire will soon arrive in Tri-Rainbow State, as she plans to enter the Boundless Heavens from here. Naturally, these Imperial Guards had to co in advance to make preparations and receive her properly."
"I see. As expected of the Empress Dowager, she makes quite an entrance!"
"It's not just about her grandeur; there are other reasons."
"Oh? What do you an?"
"Don't you know? Empress Dowager Wei Qingkuang is the Holy Maiden of Tri-Rainbow State. When a married daughter like her finally returns ho for a visit, of course they have to make the ceremony grand! Moreover, I've heard that on the day of her arrival, the three sacred places will release the Three Pure Holy Lights to bless all the cultivators!"
"Whoa! Then it looks like I ca to Tri-Rainbow State at the perfect ti!"
"But what's the deal with those two she-demons? They know the Empress Dowager is about to arrive. Why would they dare cause trouble at such a critical mont?"
"I don't know the specifics. I just heard that those two she-demons are from Stunning Phoenix Swan State and have been picking fights with the guards from the Heaven Azure Empire ever since they got here."
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