Arranging Accommodation

Camilla's meticulous defenses were astonishing.

She had even prepared countermeasures for what would happen to her property if she fell, considering every detail!

Linley couldn't open the notebook for now. Unless he decided to just brute-force it, which would defeat the purpose.

If he chose to forcibly break open the notebook, the Space Ring hidden within its layers would be automatically destroyed, its contents scattered into space turbulence, leaving him with nothing.

Through his careful attempts over the years, Linley had learned that opening the notebook required a person to possess both Life Element Divine Power and Death Element Divine Power simultaneously!

And that was just the basic requirement!

He also needed to follow the principles of the Magic Array's structure, meticulously reversing it to safely and securely disarm the seal!

Camilla's residual Magic Array seal was truly a thorny problem for Linley.

The difficulty in cracking it was immense, enough to give anyone a headache!

Fortunately, Linley had a cheat! He had Magnetic Field Power to assist him!

Relying on the all-encompassing penetration effect of Magnetic Field Power, Linley could understand the intricate structure of this sealed Magic Array as if it were laid bare before his eyes!

As long as Linley put his mind to it, he could replicate it perfectly elsewhere. He could also find God-level powerhouses skilled in this area to analyze and crack it.

Once the principles were understood, perhaps the replicated Magic Array wouldn't need to adhere to the Life and Death Divine Power decryption method. It might be possible to use two other elements' Divine Power, a modification that wouldn't affect Linley's ability to break the seal. Ultimately, all he needed was the solution's underlying concept.

Linley looked at the notebook for a while before putting it away, thinking, "With the Divine Power provided by my Life God Avatar and Death God Avatar, I can try refining Blood Amplification Potions and Soul Burning Potions!"

Although the Space Ring couldn't be retrieved for now, it didn't affect the use of its other contents.

Blood Amplification Potions could promote physical enhancement and, when used in combat, could amplify strength, defense, and explosive power by several times. The drawback was rapid fatigue and weakness after the effects wore off.

Soul Burning Potions were even more exaggerated. Their original purpose was for God-level beings refining Divine Sparks, attempting to eliminate drawbacks and invoke the descent of Heavenly Laws to baptize the soul for transformation.

This idea was truly heaven-defying, and Camilla's countless attempts predictably failed.

So, Camilla settled for a compromise, changing her approach. At the cost of burning the soul, it would temporarily enhance the soul's comprehension of Laws and Rules, making them clearer. It could also boost the explosive power of soul attacks in combat, making it a desperate potion that inflicted a thousand wounds on the enemy while sustaining eight hundred on oneself.

Linley's brief perusal revealed many flaws in this concoction; it was entirely possible to accidentally kill oneself. However, he admired Camilla's thought process, finding it indeed worthy of reference and study.

"Essence blood of the Blood Soul Snake... juice of the Shore Flower... leaves of the Iridescent Crystal Lotus..."

"Pure soul energy... Phoenix Tears... secretions of the Nether Toad..."

The Life God Avatar and Death God Avatar each took out some materials and began to temper, purify, and fuse them with Divine Power, conducting various experiments. This process itself could be considered a form of comprehending Rules and a method of cultivation.

Time flowed like water...

One day, outside Red Stone City, the sky was filled with blowing air currents and shifting clouds. A diamond-shaped Metal Life streaked across the sky and landed smoothly on a clearing nearby.

Some people queuing to enter the city cast envious and awestruck glances. Most God-level beings piloting Metal Lives were Demon powerhouses.

As expected, the Metal Life was put away, and a young Middle God in blue robes, wearing a Demon Medal, directed hundreds of Saints queuing to enter the city. He, however, led five women through the Demon passage.

"They aren't demons..."

The soldier on guard frowned, about to reprimand them, when he suddenly saw the Demon youth at the forefront flip his hand, tossing out five Ink Stones. He chuckled, "This is their city entry fee."

The soldier took the Ink Stones and no longer blocked them, tacitly allowing them to cut the line.

Someone in the queue grumbled, protesting, "Hey, why does he get to cut the line? That's not fair."

The soldier shot the speaker a cold glare and said indifferently, "Because he's a Demon."

Demons could enter the city for free and didn't have to queue; this was their privilege. Furthermore, those accompanying Demons also received some preferential treatment. As long as they paid one Ink Stone, even if they cut the line, the guards usually turned a blind eye and wouldn't escalate the situation into an unpleasant dispute with a Demon.

Moreover, the quality of Linley's Metal Life was not poor. These soldiers, who had been stationed at the city gate for years and possessed rich experience, could discern such things and were even less likely to stop him over such a minor detail.

"Remember, in Hell, powerhouses are the rules!"

The person who was reprimanded turned pale, lowered his head, and dared not speak further. The others fell silent, their hearts instead filled with yearning for the power of Demons.

Linley paid no mind to the minor commotion at the city gate and entered the city with his five women.

"This is the restaurant... that's the bar..."

Walking down the wide, bright street, Linley smiled and casually introduced them to the sights.

"So magnificent..."

"There are so many God-level powerhouses..."

Diana and the others looked excited yet cautious, their faces filled with shock.

In the Tianlan Tribe, God-level powerhouses held considerable status and prestige.

But here, God-level powerhouses were everywhere on the streets. Such a vast disparity in numbers made them feel a little dazed and lost for a moment.

Linley took in the expressions of the five women, thinking to himself, "Grandma Liu visiting the Grand View Garden."

It wasn't their fault for being so surprised and acting like unsophisticated country bumpkins; strength determined class, status, and vision.

When he first arrived, he had also been quite shocked and amazed. God-level powerhouses everywhere on the streets; such a visual and mental impact was beyond description in any language or text.

Anyone casually picked off the street here would be a super genius, a prominent figure rarely born in a Material Plane in ten thousand years, a protagonist whose stories would be sung by bards.

Linley thought to himself, "It's just a shame that in Hell, the one thing in abundance is these so-called geniuses!"

Within the Tianlan Tribe, there were several Saint-level cultivators from the Material Plane. Linley had asked them about their past experiences, and their heroic deeds, filled with grandeur and ambition, were countless!

Things like supreme elemental affinity and supreme mental power were standard equipment for these individuals; they were not rare at all!

But when these geniuses arrived in Hell, they immediately experienced what a drastic drop in status meant!

From being high and mighty prodigies, great nobles, kings, and emperors, they had fallen to become ants struggling for survival at the very bottom!

Linley led everyone to the entrance of the mansion and pushed the door open. Pointing to the spacious and beautiful front yard, he said with a smile, "This is one of my properties. You'll live here from now on."

Several people filed in, closing the door behind them. The hustle and bustle of the outside street immediately faded considerably.

Passing through the carved wooden door, they entered the courtyard.

What met Diana and the others' eyes was a small path paved with bluestone, with evergreen pines and cypresses planted on both sides.

At the end of the path was a pond, its clear water rippling, with circles of ripples stirred by the gentle breeze.

The pond was surrounded by white jade railings, smooth and delicate.

Rocks were piled up, each with a unique posture, as if a master craftsman and nature had perfectly merged, creating a well-arranged scene.

Following the winding path, they saw neatly arranged flower beds on both sides, exuding a rich fragrance. There were also pavilions with exquisite stone tables and chairs for people to rest.

Everything here exuded elegance and artistry.

"Sir, this house must have been very expensive, right?"

Diana surveyed the exquisite and elegant environment, as well as the luxurious and noble furniture, the small hills, green trees, fresh flowers, and the pond...

Memories of her life in the Material Plane resurfaced.

These things made her heart burn with passion, her cheeks flushed with a brilliant smile. She was fortunate to have chosen the right man early on; this was the life she desired.

Linley nodded and said with a relaxed, casual smile, "It's alright. Just sixty million Ink Stones."

This display of wealth was a resounding success!

Diana and the other women were stunned into silence. Sixty million Ink Stones was an astronomical sum they could not even begin to imagine.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Corey's God Avatar led the Saint-level cultivators from the Tianlan Tribe, who had just entered the city, to settle into the three buildings Linley had purchased.

While the living conditions here were far from the luxury and comfort of the private mansion, they excelled in space utilization, allowing more people to live there.

For the Saint-level cultivators at the bottom of the food chain, this was more than enough, even considered somewhat luxurious. The living environment was more than just a little better than that in the Red Stone Mountain Range.

Furthermore, not all rooms were of average quality; there were still a few high-class rooms, reserved for the tribal leaders like Thomas.

Yes, Linley's sixty-million-Ink Stone mansion was solely for him, his women, and any future children.

With too many people around, it would be inconvenient for him to practice and develop his Magnetic Field Power daily. To avoid trouble, it was better to make arrangements from the beginning.

After settling the tribal Saint-level cultivators and warning them about certain matters within the city, Corey, Thomas, and the others came to Linley's place for a gathering.

They ate roasted meat, drank wine to celebrate, and chatted lively, with happy and relaxed smiles on everyone's faces.

"This is the life! So comfortable!"

"Haha! We've finally put down roots in Red Stone City!"

"All of this is thanks to Linley!"

"Come, everyone, let's raise a glass to Boss Linley!"

"You're too kind. Cheers, cheers!"

After the lively celebration, Thomas and the others bid farewell and returned, their lives beginning to stabilize into a routine.

Living within Red Stone City was safe, but Linley did not indulge in pleasure. His time was meticulously scheduled every day.

Developing his Magnetic Field abilities, cultivating Laws and Rules, and occasionally studying Alchemy and Magic Arrays...

Linley's life proceeded in an orderly, stable, and harmonious manner. Thus, days turned into nearly a hundred years.

A sudden delivery of an invitation shattered the calm and unwavering rhythm of Linley's life, causing a ripple.

Today's chapter is just one, adjusting the manuscript.