Du Yun's Surprise, Opportunity Illusion Curse!

"Yellow Sand Mansion Lord, I am Harano Taku, a member of the Pure Wind Society, and also the person in charge of the Pure Wind Society in the Yuanhai Ancient Kingdom." A green figure appeared in the Yellow Sand Mansion and bowed slightly to Du Yun.

Du Yun looked at this person and couldn't help but feel a little strange, because this guy was not wearing anything, and the green patterns and designs on his body were all drawn on.

"Pure Wind Society, what is this for?" Du Yun transmitted his voice to his servant Jiu Li beside him.

"A nature conservation group that emerged in the early Desolate Territory Era," Jiu Li explained. "They opposed the excessive exploitation of Fate Star by various countries, advocating for the protection of backward indigenous races and certain Void Beasts. They also proposed that various countries contribute some powerful Void Seed Plants to expand their production and plant them in various Desolate Territory."

"Oh. I vaguely remember." Du Yun suddenly recalled, "At the beginning of the Desolate Territory Era, wasn't there an ancient kingdom that agreed to their request?"

"Yes, in the middle of the first era of the Desolate Territory, the Liya Ancient Kingdom was tricked into losing twelve royal-level plant life forms, and this ancient kingdom has now fallen out of the top 500 of the Alliance ancient kingdoms."

Du Yun felt as if he had heard an absurd joke.

"My lord, although this Harano Taku is unreliable, his network of connections is indeed quite extensive, so we have allowed him to come and pay his respects to you."

Du Yun nodded. He looked down on ordinary Five Elements Dao Domain Realm, but Pure Wind Society was, after all, an international organization.

Although Du Yun knew that Harano Taku was just trying to scam money, he patiently listened to Harano Taku explain the organization's philosophy.

"Lord Yuanye, I admire your spirit and am willing to donate 500 million Red Star Coin to the Pure Wind Society," Du Yun said. "However, joining the Pure Wind Society is out of the question. I will be preparing to break through to the Dao Domain Realm for the next epoch and do not wish to devote any more energy to it."

Harano Taku bowed and said, "Pure Wind Society thanks the Lord for his generosity and congratulates him on his success in advance. If the Lord has time, he is welcome to visit our base."

"Okay." Du Yun nodded with a smile.

"I will not disturb the Lord of the Manor." Harano Taku cupped his hands in farewell and took his leave. He had been queuing for five years, but only managed to see Du Yun for the time it takes to burn an incense stick. However, being able to see him at all was not a wasted trip, especially since Du Yun had donated 500 million Red Star Coin, so at least he had made an impression on him.

As soon as Harano Taku left, someone teleported to Du Yun's front.

"Crow of the Great Yong Dynasty greets Yellow Sand Mansion Lord." This was a man wearing strange armor, a Third Realm cultivator.

Du Yun had never heard of the Great Yong Dynasty, but that was not important; he regarded such people as rogue cultivators.

The rogue cultivator visited Du Yun on the Hutou Star Continent for only one thing: to make a deal.

Before the importance of the Illusory God Star System was increased, it was easy for independent cultivators to explore this place; they could enter by paying a fee. However, trading with the official authorities involved excessive taxation.

Many people don't care about the contribution points from the ancient kingdom's official sources; they just want to make more money to exchange for treasures to develop their own dynasties. Yu Tianqing is one such example.

Du Yun of the Yellow Sand Mansion is very famous and has a good reputation on the Hutou Star Continent. Many independent cultivators like to come to Du Yun.

However, those who can meet Du Yun in person must have something in their possession.

"Wu, what do you want to see me about?" Du Yun asked.

"Lord, these are three treasures I obtained from the Yueluo Cemetery. Please take a look." Wu took out three glittering treasures from his Cosmos Sack. One of them was a small boat, and the other two were shaped like a sword and a weapon.

Du Yun reached out and grabbed it, examining it closely. "Not bad. This ancient ship is a ceremonial vessel used exclusively by the Yue Luo Royal House. It is usually only used for large-scale sacrificial ceremonies. Although its own function is average, it is still a rare item among the low-grade Taiyin Dao Soldiers."

"As for the other two items, they are quite common. If you want to sell them, then you should increase the price by 20% from the Origin Sea's official after-tax price."

Wu respectfully said, "Lord, may I refrain from accepting the money?"

"Oh, what do you want to change to?"

"Lord, I have seven friends who are trapped in the North Luo World 33, which is surrounded by the forces of the Tianyou Ancient Kingdom."

"I would like to ask the Lord of the Prefecture for help in rescuing my friends."

"Tianyou Ancient Kingdom, North Luo No. 33." Du Yun pondered, "I'm afraid that won't work."

Wu panicked. "Lord, my friends are all in one place, there's no need for you to send people back multiple times—"

"It's not that I don't want to help, but your treasures are more than enough," Du Yun said. "A year ago, the Tianyou Ancient Kingdom and the Celestial Demon Kingdom clashed, and the North Luo World 33 was shattered and swept away by the void turbulence. However, the news didn't spread."

"But your friend can't possibly be alive."

"What?!" Wu's eyes were bloodshot, and he was grinding his teeth. His seven friends were all Third Realm cultivators who had been painstakingly trained by the Great Yong Dynasty, but now they were all dead. He was the only Third Realm cultivator left in the entire Dayong Dynasty.

Even if Ke Wu hates, he doesn't know who he hates.

Seeking revenge against the ancient kingdom or the Celestial Demon Kingdom? Either way, it's suicide.

"Jiu Li, take him down to rest." Du Yun was used to this kind of scene, and he knew that Wu was out of his mind and not suitable for trading.

Wu bowed and took his leave, and other people continued to appear in front of Du Yun.

Most of them were members of the Yellow Sand Mansion itself.

Du Yun possesses an entire star system, and as its lord, he is essentially Di Yi. However, Du Yun doesn't concern himself with matters below the Source Origin Realm; he entrusts these matters to the thirty-six star system governors under the Demon Realm.

Most of the members who came to see Du Yun were also related to the exploration of the Illusory God Star System.

Originally, Du Yun had few affairs, but now with numerous forces at play, the situation in the Illusory God Star System has become extremely complex, and many things now require his personal decision as the Lord of the Palace.

The most important issue concerns the entry and exit of members within the Yueluo Cemetery.

"Brother Yuan Chen, isn't your appetite a bit too big?" Du Yun looked at the man in front of him who was wearing black armor and whose aura was as cold as the vast universe.

"I'm just asking you to make an exception and allow my people from the Purple God Mansion to retreat, and you're asking for such a high price?"

Du Yun is negotiating with Star Splendor Island, a top-tier power in the Flame Moon Ancient Kingdom. Star Splendor Island holds a position in the Flame Moon Ancient Kingdom similar to that of the Purple God Mansion in the Yuanhai Ancient Kingdom.

"Brother Du, I only agreed to open a path for your people because of you. If it were anyone else, there would be no room for negotiation; everything would be done according to the rules of the Flame Moon Ancient Kingdom," Yuan Chen said calmly. "This price is already the lowest I can offer."

"Your price isn't low," Du Yun said. "You're charging fifty million Red Star Coin for even a small Realm Boat. Where would you get that much money with the Source Origin Realm of a small Realm Boat?"

The official requirements of the Flame Moon Ancient Kingdom are 100 million Red Star Coin for a small Realm Boat, 1 billion Red Star Coin for a medium-sized Realm Boat, and 10 billion Red Star Coin for a large Realm Boat.

Yuan Chen's price has been reduced by half, but this is still a huge burden for the Source Origin Realm.

The exchange rate between Red Star Coin and Origin Sea Coin is 1 to 350! Where would the members of the Purple God Mansion's Source Origin Realm have so much money to pay the toll?

According to this requirement, even those who wish to enter or leave the Third Realm would likely have to give up most of their wealth.

"Let's fold it in half again," Du Yun said. "I owe you a favor."

"Brother Du, I'm afraid I can't comply." Yuan Chen shook his head.

The vital passage that the Flame Moon Ancient Kingdom seized at great cost must be reclaimed in this wave of harvesting.

He was certain that the Purple God Mansion was willing to pay that price.

"Brother Du, you can discuss this with the other prefects. If the situation continues to deteriorate, I'm afraid we won't be able to get this price."

Du Yun wanted to say something, but suddenly his mind stirred and he disappeared from the spot.

Yuan Chen waited quietly.

In the side hall, Zhao Xing activated the treasure [Thousand Mile Yellow Sand Crossing], and ripples appeared around the originally magnificent palace.

The surroundings transformed into a starry sky, and a river of void appeared beneath his feet.

About a thousand miles away on the other side of the river, there was Du Yun.

"Whoosh~"

In the blink of an eye, Du Yun appeared in front of him, and the surroundings returned to normal.

Zhao Xing felt his hand loosen, and the treasure of Yellow Sand Crossing appeared in Du Yun's hands.

Seeing that the other party looked somewhat displeased, Zhao Xing quickly said, "Lord, I have something important to report. In urgent situations, I have to act expediently, which is why I used the treasure you gave me."

Du Yun looked at Zhao Xing: "You'd better have something important to say."

"I just returned from North Luo and accidentally discovered an unguarded void passage that allows free access to Yueluo Cemetery without being restricted by the Starry Sky Formation," Zhao Xing said.

"Oh?" Du Yun was somewhat surprised. He remembered that Zhao Xing had gone on an adventure in South Luo but returned from North Luo, which proved that what Zhao Xing said was highly credible.

"This junior is willing to report the star coordinates of this route, as well as the entry points along the river, to the Lord of the Prefecture," Zhao Xing said. "How many years did it take you to come back?" Du Yun asked.

"Thirty-six years. If we hadn't been careful, it could have been even faster," Zhao Xing said.

Du Yun couldn't help but glance at Zhao Xing with a strange look.

He didn't doubt that Zhao Xing had deceived him, but he was surprised by Zhao Xing's good luck. Not only did he return safely from the blockade, but he also discovered a void passage.

Given the current situation, a stable air route to and from Yueluo Cemetery is extremely valuable!

"What do you want?" Du Yun asked.

There are no related "ship route exploration missions" at the moment, but Du Yun, as the lord of the prefecture, can issue one at any time.

Zhao Xing did not offer a price, but simply handed the star map to Du Yun and stated his needs, thus leaving some room for negotiation between the two parties.

"Lord, I only wish to exchange for a portion of the official merits of the ancient kingdom, as well as guidance from the scholars who spread the teachings."

Du Yun pondered for a moment and said, "Official merit of the ancient kingdom? What level do you think it is?"

"Second-class Earl." Zhao Xing didn't want to take all the Merit Points, since exchanging them with Du Yun would be a loss, but if he exchanged them all with Cang Yu, he was afraid that his gains from more than a hundred years in South Luo would not be enough.

He is currently a first-class viscount, but he still needs a lot of merit to be promoted to second-class earl.

Du Yun nodded:

"What level of preaching scholar are you looking for?"

"If you're at the Grand Mystic Power Realm, I can change it for you a hundred times."

"If you are a Daoist scholar at the Dao Domain Realm, you can only change once. However, with this opportunity, you will definitely reach the Third Realm and master one to three Minor Divine Ability."

Zhao Xing was somewhat surprised to hear this; he hadn't expected to receive so many benefits in return.

"It seems the situation is more serious than I thought—"

His discovery is valuable because the situation is serious.

However, Zhao Xing didn't feel he had lost out, since he had only discovered that he wasn't qualified to guard the waterway and collect money.

That's not something he can do, and the sooner the news is sold, the better.

Zhao Xing thought for a moment and said, "I choose to be guided by a Daoist scholar in the Dao Domain Realm."

Even a scholar at the Grand Mystic Power Realm who imparts enlightenment to himself has limited power.

It might be possible to push one's physical body to the Third Realm, but the path of magic is different from the path of martial arts. When a martial artist's body breaks through to the Third Realm, supernatural powers naturally awaken from the physical body. The path of magic is not like that; it still requires enlightenment.

Zhao Xing had seen scholars who were at the Grand Mystic Power Realm before; Hong Qi was one such example.

He had talked to Hong Qi, who was 100% confident that he could advance from the first realm to the second realm, but the probability of breaking through to the Third Realm was much smaller.

The probability of guiding a dual-origin genius like Zhao Xing is less than 10%.

So Lu Yuehan was very distressed at the time. Hong Qi, this scholar, was originally her great weapon for attracting guests, but he was not very attractive to Zhao Xing.

"Okay." Du Yun returned Yellow Sand Crossing to Zhao Xing, and then added, "Don't misuse it in the future. I will have Jiu Li grant you permission to come see me anytime."

Du Yun was about to leave when he noticed Zhao Xing hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

"What are you trying to say?"

Du Yun was now much more patient with Zhao Xing, after all, once this route was opened, the Purple God Mansion could not only recover its losses, but also make a fortune!

Before the situation is settled, this void passage can generate a lot of wealth!

Zhao Xing said, "During my escape from north to south, I accidentally discovered some very suspicious tomb entrances."

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"How suspicious?" Du Yun asked casually.

"A tomb suspected to be in the Dao Domain Realm."

Du Yun smiled and said, "When traveling through the Void River, you often see some bizarre and wonderful scenes. You're so lucky to have discovered Dao Domain Realm tomb?"

Zhao Xing cupped his hands in a respectful gesture and said, "You're right, perhaps I misread it. However, if I could get definite information..."

"Then call me using the Yellow Sand Crossing," Du Yun readily agreed.

This tomb in the Dao Domain Realm is also worth Du Yun's attention.

After all, the King Tianji discovered the Thousand Star Vine in a Dao Domain Realm tomb.

It is said that the Thousand Star Vine may have been just a seed many years ago, and the tomb owner may not have known that it was Emperor Grade- level seed.

But after countless years, the Thousand Star Vine sprouted and entered its growth period.

A tomb at the Dao Domain Realm is worth his attention.

"Yes." Zhao Xing understood Du Yun's principles.

He would dig up tombs in the Dao Domain Realm, but not in the Third Realm.

"Yuan Chen, the Lord of the Prefecture requests your departure," Jiu Li said to the waiting messenger Yuan Chen.

"What?" Yuan Chen realized, "Does Du Yun not want to talk anymore?"

"Yes, it's not necessary," Jiu Li replied.

"I suggest Du Yun think it over again," Yuan Chen scoffed. "If I leave today, the price won't be the same."

"Please leave." Jiu Li repeated himself like a heartless broken record.

Upon seeing this, Yuan Chen flicked his sleeves and flew away.

After he left, Du Yun reappeared in the hall. Looking at the star map, he couldn't help but smile, "I thought I was going to have to pay a hefty price this time, but I didn't expect this guy to bring me such a surprise."

"Sir, what is this?"

"Star Map," Du Yun said, "We don't need to ask for favors anymore, and we can even take this opportunity to make some money."

"Go, find someone to go into Yueluo Cemetery once along this route."

"Yes."

Zhao Xing soon received an exclusive mission from [Star Territory].

It was a [Void Passage Exploration Mission] tailor-made for him by Du Yun.

The reward was five million merit points, plus an additional 20 Origin Sea Coin.

The task of transmitting the Dao at the Dao Domain Realm was not listed in the task list because it did not require any procedures; Du Yun could simply notify the person he found.

There are no Dao Domain Realm preachers in the public star sea. No Dao Domain Realm preacher can go abroad casually, since they have no combat power and fighting would mean death.

The loss of a Daoist scholar at the Dao Domain Realm would be a painful blow to any ancient kingdom.

Therefore, the official Yuanhai Ancient Kingdom does not offer such an exchange, so Du Yun has to find someone to help him.

Merit Points require such a process, after all, they are official merit points of the Yuanhai Ancient Kingdom.

"Du Yun gave me an extra 20 billion?" Zhao Xing looked at the information that the money had been deposited into his account. "It seems that this shipping route is very valuable, exceeding Du Yun's expectations."

After leaving Du Yun, Zhao Xing went to the Origin Sea Hall.

"Your Excellency, it is a pleasure to see you return safely." Yuan Forty-Six looked at Zhao Xing gently. "I never imagined that after two hundred years, you would have become a second-class earl."

Zhao Xing smiled slightly, "Give me a quiet room for inspection, and please invite Cang Yu over."

"Yes." Yuan Forty-Six left quickly.

Du Yun didn't care about small treasures or low-value information.

Zhao Xing had no choice but to sell it to the official government of the Yuanhai Ancient Kingdom.

During the more than 100 years that South Luo and Lu Yuehan had been together, he had also acquired quite a few treasures, which now all needed to be disposed of.

Cang Yu quickly arrived at the designated inspection space.

"Zhao Xing, we meet again."

"Cang Yu," Zhao Xing bowed slightly, "It seems you've had quite a haul this time."

"My lord, these are the treasures I'm selling." Zhao Xing got straight to the point, taking out several Cosmos Sack.

"The total value is 27.5 Origin Sea Coin, after tax," Cang Yu quickly calculated. "The merit points are only 300,000; you remain a second-class earl."

Zhao Xing nodded; obtaining Merit Points was indeed quite difficult.

"Cang Yu, I would like to complete some intelligence-related missions."

Information and intelligence missions reward more Merit Points than selling treasures.

"Yes, but it will take time to confirm," Cang Yu reminded him. "Given the current situation at Yueluo Cemetery, you may need to wait a while before you can obtain it."

"No problem, I can wait." Zhao Xing also needs to cultivate next. He already has more than 50 Origin Sea Coin in his account, which is more than 100 million even if converted to Red Star Coin.

"South Luo No. 122, coordinates: Lunar Yin 23, Junmen 55, Earth Vein Blazing Fire Academy 4, Yin Hour, there is an entrance to a small world here."

"South Luo, Tao Bei Star, coordinates: Lunar Yin 153, Sun Star 4, Heaven Hook 25, it is located in the Star-Shatter Belt, it is a small Realm Star, and there is a living space tomb."

"North Luo, Lunar Yin 2, Solar Yang 34, Xingdou 155—"

Cang Yu interrupted, "The Luoling Stone mine at these coordinates has already been discovered; the information is invalid."

"Yes." Zhao Xing nodded, then continued to report.

The universe is vast, and countless planets, Star Continent, and small worlds exist within the Illusory God Star System.

It has taken more than 7,000 years of excavation to explore only the tip of the iceberg.

Only five tombs have been discovered in the Dao Domain Realm so far.

Since it is a mausoleum, it is very likely that this is the royal mausoleum of the Yue Luo Ancient Kingdom, where royalty and nobles are qualified to be buried.

With only five Dao Domain Realm tombs, it is naturally in the early stages of exploration.

Zhao Xing reported for three days and three nights straight.

The sheer volume of information left Cang Yu somewhat astonished.

However, Zhao Xing controlled it very well; he didn't report any of the tombs in the Dao Domain Realm.

Because the excavation of tombs in the Dao Domain Realm is very slow, he is not afraid of them being completely excavated.

If he reports multiple Dao Domain Realm tombs, it is easy to determine the information of the other Dao Domain Realm tombs, because those of high status are often buried in one area, namely the imperial tombs in the Illusory God Star System!

Zhao Xing was naturally unwilling to let others benefit for nothing. Besides, if he revealed the tombs of the Dao Domain Realm experts in one breath, he would have to go for tea the next day.

Even so, Cang Yu was still quite surprised.

Because Zhao Xing gave so much, with very detailed coordinates, if each statement is meaningful, he will gain an astonishing fortune.

"That's all, Your Excellency," Zhao Xing said respectfully.

"Okay, I will notify you promptly once each piece of information is confirmed," Cang Yu said.

"Thank you, messenger."

Beyond the Illusory God Star System, in the vast cosmic sky, the Void Wind suddenly appeared, its thick spiral arms churning the starry sky and tearing the void apart.

"Buzz~"

The next moment, the Void Wind suddenly disappeared, and a dark red, diamond-shaped Realm Boat appeared in the starry sky.

Inside the diamond- Realm Boat was a silver-haired man with a nose and eyes. He wore a gilded robe with swirling runes, and the top of his staff was inlaid with a miniature Sun Star, but its color was an eerie blood red.

"150 billion Red Star Coin, just to capture a mere second-realm cultivator." Jiu gazed at a continent in the distant starry sky. "Yet the Dark Hall rated this mission as six stars."

"The difficulty of the entire mission lies in Du Yun's protection; he has given Yellow Sand Crossing to the target."

Jiu murmured.

Because of Yellow Sand Crossing, there was no difference between Zhao Xing being at the base and not being at the base.

On the Hutou Star Continent, there are twenty Starry Sky Fortress, each staffed by a Dao Domain Realm.

However, the number doesn't matter. As long as Du Yun is involved in the mission, the difficulty will be the same no matter how many more Dao Domain Realm there are.

Adding nineteen people won't increase the difficulty, and reducing the number won't decrease it either!

"Brush!""

With a flick of his wrist, Jiu produced a straw doll skeleton in front of him—a 'quest item' given to him by the Holy Temple.

Jiu herself is Mind Curse Master at the Dao Domain Realm.

"We must not clash with Du Yun. We need to control the target's mind, lure him away on his own, and return the Thousand Mile Yellow Sand Crossing to Du Yun. That will complete the mission."

Jiu smiled slightly, and then a beam of light fell on the remains of the straw man. The straw man had been burning from bottom to top, and the upper body was still preserved, so Zhao Xing's appearance could be seen.

"Myriad Laws Cursecraft, Fortune's Insight!"

The light fell on the remains of the straw man, transforming into a shimmering Golden Light that enveloped its entire body and began to ripple.

"By connecting the target to his true self through cause and effect, the target will experience a powerful ' Heart's Blood Surge ' feeling."

It seems like a tremendous opportunity is about to be seized.

"Within the Yueluo Cemetery, the target may sense opportunities everywhere, so this spell will have less effect."

"But now that he's out, and war has broken out at Yueluo Cemetery, the chances of him coming to find me are very high."

Jiu was very confident that Zhao Xing would soon have a strong sense of "opportunity".

To make this sense of opportunity more realistic, Jiu set the level of opportunity to be such that it would allow one to break through to the Third Realm and obtain a Minor Divine Ability.

In his view, the target would definitely not be able to resist such temptation.

After all, according to the information, Zhao Xing had only broken through to the second realm a little over 200 years ago.

How much progress can there be in more than two hundred years?

Even if one gains something at Yueluo Cemetery, it's not enough to make a qualitative leap.

"Just wait and see."

Jiu sat there sipping his wine, quietly waiting for Zhao Xing to walk right into his trap.

"Um?"

Zhao Xing, who was cultivating in the Origin Sea Hall, suddenly opened his eyes.

Just now, he rented the most expensive Twin-Star Source Origin Space to cultivate, but suddenly felt a sudden Heart's Blood Surge, as if something great was about to happen.

"I sense that I am about to receive an opportunity that will allow me to break through to the Third Realm and even obtain a Minor Divine Ability."

"Could it be that Du Yun has already found someone for me so quickly?"

"Is Lao Du really that helpful?"

Zhao Xing thought to himself with a smug smile.

He sensed that the opportunity came from outside the Illusory God Star System, which was in line with his imagination. There were definitely no Dao Domain Realm scholars on the Tiger Gate Star Land, so it must have come from outside the starry sky.

"No wonder everyone says he has a good reputation and is very dedicated to his work."

Zhao Xing suppressed this feeling and continued his cultivation.

He is currently only in the middle stage of the second realm, and to receive the enlightenment, he must first reach the perfection of the second realm.

This way, we won't waste each other's time.

"I need to hurry up and cultivate too. I'm not ready before Du Yun calls people over," Zhao Xing thought to himself.

Within the Twin-Star Source Origin Space, Zhao Xing adjusted the spiritual energy index to 1000, essentially throwing money at accelerating the progress of the Origin Dao Body.

Since Shi Xin year 1030, he has stayed here to cultivate the third level of "Purple Yin" and "Purple Yang".

The improvement of the Dao body is the improvement of itself by the source of spiritual energy.

Today, half of those 840 million star-shaped acupoints radiate purple Solar Yang, while the other half radiates Lunar Yin light.

It's as if there are 840 million Yin-Yang Origin Stars within my body!

[Purple Yang Third Layer: 55%]

[Purple Yin, Third Layer: 55%]

Zhao Xing opened his eyes, glanced at the progress, and couldn't help but frown.

"Before I started practicing, I was at 50%, and now I've only made this much progress."

He closed his eyes and opened them again; ten years had passed.

In ten years, the progress has only increased by 5%!

We've just entered the late stage of the second realm. If the progress reaches 75% or more, it means we've entered the perfect stage of the second realm.

"It seems my talent isn't that extraordinary. The effect of this accelerated cultivation is only slightly above average," Zhao Xing thought to himself. The second realm is still a process of perfect accumulation, with basically no major bottlenecks. He spent a lot of money to accelerate it, but the effect wasn't as good as before.

"I haven't been focused enough lately; why am I always thinking about opportunities and such?"

Zhao Xing had no idea that he was influenced by Wei Jiu.

The Dao Domain Realm Mind Curse Master cast a powerful spell remotely. Although Zhao Xing would not be tempted to act, he would constantly think about this matter.

"It seems I need to train my willpower another day. I'll need to do some training to subdue those powerful Plant Soldier in the future," Zhao Xing thought to himself.

He believed that his cultivation progressed too quickly, and his mental and physical will had become loose.

Zhao Xing couldn't help but feel a little guilty and ashamed.

How could I do this?

"We must always be vigilant."

He was completely unaware of Jiu's presence, and the Purple God Star Talisman was not triggered at the base because there were more than a dozen Dao Domain Realm there, which did not meet the triggering conditions.

Zhao Xing assumed he had relaxed his guard, so he increased the difficulty of his cultivation mode. He approached the origin of the twin stars, allowing the intense heat and cold to invade his body.

"Ah~~"

Pain arises from the invasion of excessive primal power.

Zhao Xing used this Ascetic Practice method of cultivation to hone his willpower while practicing his martial arts.

Ten years have passed, and Jiu has finished a small glass of wine.

He glanced at the remains of Zhao Xing's straw figure and couldn't help but feel a little strange.

"Ten years have passed, and he still hasn't come out? Could something have delayed him?" Jiu wondered. If some important figure had summoned him for questioning, Zhao Xing wouldn't be able to leave even if he wanted to. Such a situation was indeed possible.

However, whenever Zhao Xing has the chance to leave, he will inevitably think of this "opportunity" and feel restless with longing.

"Okay, let's wait a little longer."

Jiu wasn't in a hurry, after all, ten years wasn't a long time for him.

Of course, this task also has a time limit; he must complete it within a hundred years.

If he fails, he will be demoted in the Dark Hall, and not only will he lose the bonus, but his deposit will also be deducted.

"Huff~ Huff~"

Zhao Xing was panting heavily, half of his body was red, and the other half was covered in frost.

The progress of the cultivation technique appeared on the panel.

[Purple Yang Third Layer: 62%]

[Purple Yin Third Layer: 62%]

"Another ten years have passed. That's a 100-fold acceleration! It's like I've cultivated for a thousand years, how come I've only improved by 7%?"

"My cultivation speed is only slightly better than that of an average cultivator; I can't be called a genius at all."

Zhao Xing began to question the meaning of life.

From the Ascension Realm to the First Realm, and from the First Realm to the Second Realm, he can be considered a genius.

"Could it be that what I'm showing now is my true cultivation potential?"

Zhao Xing felt somewhat agitated.

He began to experience the troubles of an "ordinary practitioner".

At this moment, he remembered the matter of the "preacher".

"I wonder when Du Yun will get everything arranged; it would be best if it were later."

"Oh, how embarrassing."

Zhao Xing shook his head, forcing himself to focus.

"Another ten years have passed." Wei Jiu finished her second cup of wine and glanced at the remains of the straw man. "What's going on? Why aren't you coming out?"

Jiu also frowned slightly.

Logically, he should have been able to see Zhao Xing soon after casting the spell.

After all, its effect is very powerful; unless it involves matters of life and death, the target will rush over regardless of everything.

"Could it be that my spellcasting has been discovered?"

"Impossible, there's no problem with the spell medium."

Jiu glanced at the remains of the straw man.

"Even if he has cultivated the Three Gods Fate Palace, my technique is not a method of transmitting cause and effect."

"Forget it, let's wait a few more years."

Although Jiu was somewhat surprised, she didn't take it to heart.

However, after he finished his third glass of wine, Jiu sensed that something was wrong.

Another ten years have passed.

"Thirty years have passed, and there's still no movement?"

"Could it be that he successfully resisted my spell?" Jiu muttered to herself. "That shouldn't be possible. He's only at the second realm, how could that be?"

Jiu also began to doubt herself.

"Looks like we need to step up our efforts," Jiu thought to herself. "But that would increase the chances of being discovered and exposed."

"Um?"

Origin Sea Hall, Zhao Xing's eyes widened in astonishment.

His heart was pounding, his blood was boiling, as if some great fortune was about to befall him.

"I sensed an opportunity to reach the Dao Domain Realm?"

"Hiss, and it's right outside the Illusory God Star System. Could it be that some treasure floated out of the Yueluo Cemetery?"

At this moment, Zhao Xing's hands and feet were trembling, and his whole body was shaking.

Being immersed in Jiu's magic, he completely ignored rationality and became excited.

Jiu was also surprised that she had to increase the "sense of opportunity" to such an intensity to make Zhao Xing interested in the second realm. Was his ambition that great? He didn't even care about the opportunities of the Third Realm, but instead wanted the opportunities of the Dao Domain Realm.

That's what makes him tempted?

"It's like the heavens are on my side!" Zhao Xing exclaimed excitedly. "If I could obtain the opportunity to reach the Dao Domain Realm..."

Then I can just take that planet from the Great Zhou without paying any attention to the Purple God Mansion and the Yuanhai Ancient Kingdom. I can just leave and forget about any conspiracies the Purple God Mansion and the Dongyan Ancient Clan might have. Don't drag me into it.

He immediately ended his cultivation in the Origin Sea Hall, intending to find out what was going on.

As soon as he came out, he found Jing Yan waiting for him in his private reception room.

"Zhao Xing, you're finally out!" Jing Yan rushed to Zhao Xing and punched him in the face. "I've been waiting for you for years! Have you been cultivating all this time?"

"Hmm." Zhao Xing nodded absentmindedly. "Brother Jing, let's talk about this later. I have something to do now."

"What's wrong?" Jing Yan asked, somewhat puzzled. "Where are you going?"

"Don't worry about where we go!" Zhao Xing said impatiently. "That's it."

Jing Yan frowned and immediately caught up with Zhao Xing, grabbing his shoulder. "Wait."

"What are you doing?" Zhao Xing shook off Jing Yan's hand. "I said I have something to do, we'll talk later."

"Something's wrong with you." Two sharp spikes appeared in Jing Yan's hands and pierced into Zhao Xing's flesh. A stream of information flashed in his eyes, and his expression quickly became serious.

"What's wrong?" Zhao Xing frowned, annoyed that Jing Yan was wasting his time.

"You've been renting a cultivation acceleration space with 100 times the speed for thirty years now. I just analyzed your bloodline power."

"This means your Dao manifestation is only at the late stage of the second realm." Jing Yan said seriously, "This is very wrong."

"You're not the kind of person who's lax. Apart from those few years when you were playing cards, you've never given up on your cultivation."

Now that you've spent a fortune on cultivation, you can't possibly waste money playing around—am I right? Your cultivation speed has suddenly decreased significantly.

Zhao Xing frowned and nodded.

"So, where exactly are you going?" Jing Yan asked seriously. "You don't need to tell me the specifics, but are you leaving Hutou Star Continent?"

"I—am." Zhao Xing seemed to struggle a bit.

Jing Yan took a deep breath and immediately shouted outside, "Cang Yu, Envoy Cang Yu! Help!"

"Are you crazy?" Zhao Xing shook off Jing Yan's hand. "What are you shouting for in public?"

Jing Yan ignored the commotion and continued to hold Zhao Xing's hand tightly, shouting in the square in the Origin Sea Hall, "Help! Rape!"

Everyone: "..—."

Zhao Xing:

The Cang Yu Envoy appeared quickly. It frowned as it looked at Jing Yan and Zhao Xing, then waved its hand and moved the two into the Origin Sea Hall.

After entering, Jing Yan regained his composure. "Envoy, my friend is acting strangely. Please investigate thoroughly."

Cang Yu shook his head. "I've already checked, and I didn't find anything wrong."

"Jing Yan, listen to me—" Zhao Xing still wanted to brush it off.

"No, something must have happened!" Jing Yan shouted, "Even your Hutou Star Continent's defense system can't stop all types of attacks. He's definitely been hit by some kind of spell!"

"Cang Yu!" Jing Yan roared, "If you can't tell, then go find someone who can! Otherwise, the consequences will be severe! I am a member of the royal family of the Red Star Empire!"

Cang Yu looked at Zhao Xing, then at Jing Yan: "I have already contacted Yellow Sand Mansion Lord, he will be here soon."

"Alright, alright." Jing Yan immediately changed his expression to a smile, "Cang Yu, thank you, thank you. I was just joking, hehe, you're so magnanimous."

Cang Yu didn't hold it against Jing Yan, but just glanced at Zhao Xing: "Your friend is quite good. I just checked and compared your cultivation records."

"You definitely have a problem."

Cang Yu's arm transformed into two steel needles, piercing Zhao Xing's Heavenly Spirit Acupoint: "I'll try to wake you up now, I don't know if it will work."

Zhao Xing groaned as a cool sensation entered his body, and his excitement subsided slightly, but the effects remained.

At this moment, two figures appeared in the secret room; they were Du Yun and an elderly man dressed in scholar's robes.

The old man glanced at him and said to Du Yun, "He's under Illusion Curse."