The Origin of the Shepherds

Not getting the answer she wanted, Tang Ruowei was somewhat sullen.

But she also knew that since Bai Qiuran had said that, he definitely wouldn't give her a definite answer during this period.

Therefore, she had no choice but to obediently choose a Cave Abode, enter it, and begin to cultivate seriously.

Bai Qiuran went to bid farewell to the Immortal Consort who was in charge of the Immortal Realm.

"Grandmaster."

Upon his arrival, the Immortal Consort bowed to him and said, "There is something I need to discuss. During your absence, researchers in the Immortal Realm translated and compiled the materials you brought back, and we now have a general understanding of the origins of the [Shepherds] race."

"Oh?"

Bai Qiuran asked in surprise, "Then how did the Shepherds come to be?"

The Immortal Consort did not hide anything and summoned someone to bring up the prepared Records for Bai Qiuran review.

Bai Qiuran read through it once and finally learned the history of these Shepherds.

This group of Shepherds was once a Super-Civilization similar to the Immortal Realm, but several times larger in the Immortal Realm, and held hegemony over the Void Sea for countless years.

However, within this civilization, the lack of change led to the complete solidification of Hierarchy, with an insurmountable gap between the three classes: Royalty, Nobility, and Commoners.

Long-term Hierarchy stratification has led to the three Hierarchy becoming almost distinct races, and on this basis, a group within the Royalty has developed even greater ambitions.

They quickly won over all the Royalty and, using their power and influence, instigated the Nobility to make their own arrangements.

Using their mastery of Essence Extraction Technology, they unified the countless worlds under their rule, forming isolated Islands and Crystal Pillars in the Void. Then, through a Sacrifice, they transferred the quality of all the Kinfolk, Commoners, Nobility, and even creatures, the earth, and the sky within the entire civilization to themselves.

The Crystal People, Crystal Animals, and Crystal City that Bai Qiuran and Tang Ruowei encountered in the worlds on the Islands were remnants of what remained after their mass was plundered.

Through the plundered mass and the transformation by the Crystal Pillars, the hundreds of Royalty at that time were all transformed into an invincible monster with immense power, feeding on the world. This is the origin of the Shepherds.

"The end of Super-Civilization?"

After reviewing these Records, Bai Qiuran sighed, "The most advanced civilization on the Void Sea, after undergoing another evolution, actually degenerated into a group of powerful monsters organized into races. If we can win this time, we must not follow their old path."

"Grandmaster is right."

The Immortal Consort bowed and replied.

"Thank you for showing me these things. I have a new idea now..."

Bai Qiuran pondered for a moment, then suddenly took out a recording Spirit Crystal from his spatial storage and began filling it with some information.

Seeing this, the Immortal Consort dared not disturb them and quietly withdrew, instructing her attendants to guard the entrance and keep it quiet.

Several days later, Bai Qiuran pushed open the door and went out. Then he found the Immortal Consort and handed her several recording Spirit Crystal.

"Grandmaster, this is..."

The Immortal Consort wonders.

"This is a last-minute solution I recently figured out. The World Furnace Factory is manufacturing new Giant God Automaton, right? At this rate, they'll barely be able to make one before the Shepherds arrive. Sending this to them might speed things up."

Bai Qiuran ordered.

"Yes, disciple understands."

The Immortal Consort bowed and said.

"Then I'll be going now."

Bai Qiuran waved her hand.

"If anyone manages to exit the pass first, remember to tell them to come find me in the Underworld Ghost Realm."

After leaving the Immortal Realm, Bai Qiuran did not linger and headed towards the Underworld Ghost Realm. He crossed the Time Barrier and arrived at the riverbank of the Styx.

He changed into the attire of the Ghost Emperor and walked along a section of the Styx. Soon, Underworld Emissary officials arrived and brought him before the current ruler of the Ghost Realm.

Because the Order of Life and Death Reincarnation must be maintained while Visualization the Super Consciousness Demon, the Underworld Ghost Realm has temporarily adopted a shift system.

First, a wave of recruitment was carried out here. After being screened, the Souls were recruited as temporary Underworld Emissary. These ghosts who became Underworld Emissary worked for the Ghost Realm in this Time Barrier for thousands or tens of thousands of years, and then they could cleanse their sins and Reincarnation into a better Six Paths. Of course, those who wished to become official underworld officials or ghost immortals could also pass the exam to become official Underworld Emissary or Ghost Immortals.

Then, these newly recruited people will fill the gaps in Visualization for those who need to Consciousness Demon, maintaining the work in the Underworld Ghost Realm. Meanwhile, the original Underworld Ghost Realm Underworld Emissaries will enter the vast Consciousness Domain connected to the Underworld Ghost Realm in batches, Visualization the Ghost Realm Weapon within, and inject a wisp of their own thoughts.

Currently, the one maintaining the normal operation of the Ghost Realm is the Puppet Venerable, one of the three rising Three Venerables of the Ghost Realm Rising Star.

This girl doesn't need to cultivate. As long as the Immortal Realm can create a better Puppet Body, her strength will skyrocket. And she will be the fastest at studying the Thought-Splitting Technique.

This Cultivation Technique is extremely profound. Many Underworld Emissary cannot split off a wisp of thought on their own and must rely on the help of others. However, the Puppet Venerable mastered this Cultivation Technique at the fastest speed and also learned the method left by Bai Qiuran for helping others split off their thoughts.

In the early stages of the construction of the Ultimate Weapon in the Ghost Realm, this girl was the first to be infused with consciousness and took on the role of the mainstay. As the work gradually got on track, she also took on the responsibility of maintaining the normal Order of the Ghost Realm.

"Thanks a lot."

When Bai Qiuran saw the little doll sitting in her seat in the Three Venerables Manor, she couldn't help but smile with satisfaction and patted her head.

"His Majesty has been the one who has worked the hardest during this time."

The Puppet Venerable shook his head and then said, "Does Your Majesty need to rest, or shall I take you directly to see the Consciousness Demon Weapon?"

"Just take me there."

Bai Qiuran replied, "I'm not tired. The sooner I finish, the sooner I can go into seclusion to cultivate."

"Then, please follow me."

The puppet body of the Puppet Venerable remained seated in its original position, but after she finished speaking, a small puppet dressed in black Hanfu ran out from behind the pillar next to her to guide Bai Qiuran.

Bai Qiuran followed her, and the two left Fengdu City, heading towards the deepest Wilderness of the Ghost Realm.

Where are Xue Ling and the others?

Bai Qiuran walked, she casually asked.

"Ling Venerable and the other Ghost Venerable are all in seclusion, striving to break through to the Emperor Realm."

The Puppet Venerable replied, "It seems that Ling Venerable is about to break through; he is indeed the most talented ghost in the Underworld Ghost Realm recently."

"Oh."

Bai Qiuran and said, "That doesn't even take into account who he was opposing in the first place."

The Puppet Venerable did not answer. The two walked for a while longer, passed through a Spatial Passage, and arrived in a Consciousness Domain.

"We've arrived, Your Majesty."

Upon Bai Qiuran raised her head and saw the towering Consciousness Demon Weapon before her.