This Is the Inscription of [Myriad Tribulations]

At the highest point of the Wen Dao Palace Heavenly Cliff.

Qin Wangchuan stood by the railing, looking down at the magnificent scenery below.

The current Wen Dao Palace is several times larger than I remember.

Flying eaves and bracket sets, surrounded by Spirit Spring.

Although it cannot compare to those towering sects that have been passed down for thousands of years, it still possesses its own vibrant and magnificent atmosphere, far surpassing what it once was.

Light yet steady footsteps sounded behind me.

Yin Qiyue took half a step to his side and bowed her head to report:

"Young Master, the combined forces of the Wen Dao Palace and the Returnees now number seven thousand eight hundred and fifteen."

"A reserve of 250 million Top-grade Spirit Stone."

"According to the plan, we will recruit 10,000 people within six years, and then slow down the expansion and shift to elite training. At that time, our overall combat strength will have a qualitative leap."

"There's no need," Qin Wangchuan's calm voice interrupted her.

Yin Qiyue was slightly taken aback.

"The idea of elitism is good."

Qin Wangchuan's gaze remained fixed on the bustling yet harmonious crowd of disciples below. "But this means stratification, it means elimination. This was not the original purpose of the Wen Dao Palace."

Yin Qiyue frowned, not with doubt, but with worry. "But Young Master, if we don't select candidates in a tiered manner, I'm afraid the Wen Dao Palace will be of little use..."

It wasn't that she lacked confidence, but rather that even she, the Palace Master, couldn't quite understand the current situation of the Wen Dao Palace.

The strong are too strong, the weak are too weak, there is a serious gap in the middle, and some even exist outside the norm.

In the process of annexing surrounding forces, she often swept through everything in her path, winning every battle, so smoothly that even she herself was somewhat alarmed.

"I don't lack this fighting force, and I didn't expect you to be of any use."

Qin Wangchuan's tone was unreadable, as if he were stating a fact.

He looked down as he spoke.

With the aid of Divine Eye, the distant scenery was exceptionally clear.

Below, some disciples were doing handstands, while others were talking to the stones.

Just then, a loud "boom" suddenly rang out in the distance, Side Hall exploded, billowing black smoke.

The passing disciples, far from panicking, burst into laughter, pointing at the disheveled figures rushing out of the thick smoke:

"Junior Brother Yi, it exploded again? This is the third time this month!"

The ground suddenly shook.

The hundred-foot-tall Artificial Heaven and Earth Law rumbled in, its giant arms outstretched, and the clear, cool array light poured down like a waterfall, instantly cleansing away the fire and smoke.

Almost simultaneously, several disciples with the character "Civil Engineering" embroidered on their sleeves arrived.

The leader, his face dark, berated the disheveled Junior Brother Yi: "How many times has this happened?! Don't you know how to refine?! If you don't know how, sit at the children's table!"

After cursing, he turned around and gave instructions:

"Survey! Materials! Array pattern assembly! Half an hour, restore to original condition!"

The disciples responded immediately, their movements were practiced and efficient.

Their behavior might be a bit unconventional and eccentric, but there wasn't much of a strict hierarchy among them; the atmosphere was relaxed and harmonious.

These are features that other sects do not have, and they are what make the Wen Dao Palace special.

It shouldn't be changed.

That's good.

After saying that, Qin Wangchuan suddenly changed the subject and asked, "What about those clothes?"

Yin Qiyue's heart skipped a beat, thinking to herself, "So it's finally here."

She composed herself and began to deliver the prepared speech in a clear and detailed manner:

"Those were ideas proposed by several disciples who claimed to be from Blue Star among those Returnees."

"They say this thing... well, it has a unique design and uses special materials; if it were sold, it would be very popular."

"It was just a trial, but it unexpectedly became a huge hit."

"Those clothes are now bestsellers worldwide, generating substantial income."

Qin Wangchuan listened with great interest. Stockings, uniforms... indeed, it was the same old routine of time travelers.

In fact, he had similar thoughts when he first transmigrated, but he later focused on cultivation and forgot about it.

After all, who wouldn't want to bring a little "otherworldly shock" to another world?

So when he saw these things, he wasn't too surprised.

What worries him more is that these people are also putting things on the market that shouldn't be sold.

Qin Wangchuan raised his hand, pointed to the hundred-zhang-tall mechanical construct resembling a Gundam, and asked:

"Do you sell that thing too?"

Upon hearing this, Yin Qiyue immediately replied solemnly, "Young Master, rest assured, we know what should be sold and what shouldn't be sold."

"This 'Artificial Heaven and Earth Law' was created with a huge investment; even within the palace, it belongs to the top-tier strategic weapons."

"Manufacturing blueprints, core components, and even qualified drivers are all strictly controlled, with absolutely no possibility of leakage."

Does "driver" mean I still need to take a driving test?

Qin Wangchuan nodded upon hearing this. It seemed they were quite clear-headed in this regard, so he didn't need to waste any more words.

However, after Yin Qiyue finished reporting, her tone suddenly became somewhat hesitant and subtly shy.

Her eyelids drooped slightly, and her voice lowered a few decibels:

"Young Master... what do you think of those clothes?"

Qin Wangchuan pondered for a moment, and the image of Li Qingluan in black stockings, both aloof and alluring, subconsciously surfaced in his mind.

He nodded slightly, honestly. "It feels pretty good."

"Oh..."

Yin Qiyue responded softly and said nothing more.

Her eyelids drooped even lower, and her long eyelashes trembled slightly, as if she were lost in thought.

After exchanging a few more casual words, Qin Wangchuan steered the conversation toward serious matters.

Where is Feng Qingjue?

"They're on their way."

As they were talking, the sound of unhurried footsteps came from the stone steps behind them.

Dressed in an elegant long dress, Feng Qingjue over and gave Qin Wangchuan a slight bow. "Young Master."

Qin Wangchuan turned to look at her and ordered directly, "Summon your Returnees; I need to meet with them."

Feng Qingjue the order, "Yes."

The number of Returnees was small, but they quickly gathered in a Side Hall specially designated for them.

Qin Wangchuan did not allow Yin Qiyue and Feng Qingjue to follow him, and walked alone towards the Side Hall.

Inside the hall, about a hundred people had gathered.

The atmosphere was not relaxed, carrying a hint of scrutiny and speculation.

"Do you think he might be planning to gather us all together and wipe us out in one fell swoop?" someone said in a low voice, half-jokingly and half-seriously.

After all, meeting someone from your hometown in a foreign world is not always a lucky thing.

"Shut up."

A calm voice reprimanded.

The speaker was Shen Yian, the undisputed strongest among the Returnees. Before Feng Qingjue appeared, he had used the alias "Zhang San" to gather these scattered transmigrators together.

At the same time, he was the only one among this group who possessed a system.

"Haven't you heard of his identity? The Qin Clan of the Immortal Court. If they really wanted to make a move, we wouldn't be alive now."

Shen Yian analyzed the situation calmly, but his brows were slightly furrowed.

"However, summoning everyone at this critical juncture must be something extraordinary."

"I'm afraid... we have a life-or-death matter to attend to."

"Even so, I will do it." A weathered-looking man suddenly spoke up, his voice hoarse, "He resurrected my lover."

This kindness must be repaid.

A slight silence fell over the hall.

This is not an isolated case, and it is a major reason why some people are willing to stay here.

They owe that person a lot of favors.

"They're here." Shen Yian suddenly looked up and said in a low voice.

The palace doors opened silently, and a figure stepped inside.

The light outlined his young yet exceptionally tall figure, his face so handsome it seemed otherworldly.

A look of surprise flashed across everyone's eyes—too young.

However, the moment Qin Wangchuan's gaze swept over them—

[Ding! A formidable enemy detected!]

The system notification in Shen Yian's mind suddenly rang out, cold and urgent.

Character Name: Qin Wangchuan

Identity: Unknown

Cultivation level: Unknown

Qi Yun Level: Red (Highest)

Character traits:

[Immortal Might], [Law Follows Words? Beginning], [Beauty That Causes Trouble], [Grows Stronger with Each Battle], [Supreme Dao Heart], [Strong Luck], [Extreme Intelligence], [Heavenly Eye], [Future Sight], [The One Favored by the Great Dao], [The Fire Chaser], [The One Who Breaks the Cage], [The One Blessed by Karma], [The Unveiler the Truth], [Swordsmanship? Superior], [Spirit Art? Superior], [Physical Skill? Great], [Dragon Scale], [Unique], [The Person of Destiny], [Possessor of Saint Law], [Dao Ancestor], [The One Who Drives the World], [Master of the Ten Directions Swords], [The One Who Transcends Fate], [Possessor of Divine Wings], [The Calamity of This World]... (This character has many traits; some have been hidden)

Shen Yian stared at the panel filled with densely packed keywords that were still popping up, and his mind went blank.

He froze for two seconds, only one thought remaining in his mind:

"System, you fucking tell me this is a formidable enemy?!"

"This is fucking... isn't it supposed to be invincible?!"