Chapter 219: The First Crimson Entry! (Part 2)

Chapter 219: The First Crimson Entry! (Part 2)

He wasn't sure about the market price, as he hadn't inquired, but it was undoubtedly extremely valuable.

This meant that he had maximized the effect of this crimson entry, further boosting his combat strength and pushing the power of his Thunder Summoning Technique to an incredibly exaggerated level.

Of course—

If he were at the Foundation Establishment stage, this entry would have had an even greater effect. After all, the price of Foundation Establishment spells and Enlightenment Stones was far lower than that of Divine Transformation-grade ones.

But usually, Foundation Establishment cultivators had almost no chance of obtaining crimson entries.

Additionally, the effectiveness of using a fully mastered spell as nourishment to enhance another spell depended on the grade of the nourishing spell. A hundred Foundation Establishment spells might not even come close to the improvement brought by a single Divine Transformation spell.

Afterward, Chen Qiu took a deep breath, not rushing to break through to the Refinement Void stage. Instead, he sat cross-legged on the Heaven Sovereign Throne, holding a Divine Transformation-grade spell in his left hand and a Divine Transformation-grade Enlightenment Stone in his right, and began his cultivation.

Once he broke through to the Refinement Void stage, these methods would no longer be available to him.

With these hundred Divine Transformation spells as nourishment, after he reached the Refinement Void stage, the power of his Thunder Summoning Technique would become incredibly exaggerated. At that time, he might not even need the Virtue Attack Token; with his own abilities, he could potentially annihilate all Refinement Void cultivators!

Soon—

Sixteen more days passed.

There were only ten days left until the dissipation of the Heavenly Palace Restraints. Outside the Heavenly Palace, an increasing number of people gathered, most of them spectators, as everyone knew that the real chaos would begin after Chen Qiu's death.

When the time came, a battle for the Heaven Sovereign Throne might even engulf half of the Mystic Heaven State. Most people wouldn't dare to take the throne, even if it were offered to them, as not everyone was confident in withstanding the covetousness of all the cultivators in the state.

"First Rank Xuantian Continent, Central Heavenly Palace."

This place was located in the heart of the Mystic Heaven State, and outside the Heavenly Palace was a vast complex of buildings. These structures were all Heavenly Path Structures, indestructible and visited daily by numerous cultivators.

This entire area was known as the "Heavenly Hall."

There was one such area in each of the twelve states of the Vast Continent, all situated in the most central regions. At the center of each "Heavenly Hall" was a "Heavenly Palace," whose primary function was to record the completion of milestone quests in the Lower Continent.

However, most of the time, the Heavenly Palace was neglected.

After all, not a single milestone quest in the Lower Continent of the Mystic Heaven State had been completed in tens of thousands of years, so no one paid attention to it anymore. It was only recently that someone accidentally entered the Heavenly Palace and discovered this, and Chen Qiu's name gradually spread until he sat on the Heaven Sovereign Throne, becoming famous throughout the Vast Continent!

At this moment—

Inside the "Heavenly Hall" of the Mystic Heaven State, most people had gathered here. Half of them were here to watch the spectacle, while the other half had originally planned to visit the Heavenly Hall and decided to stay for the show.

The Heavenly Hall was a massive complex of countless buildings, all Heavenly Path Structures, meaning they were created by the Heavenly Path itself and not by human hands.

Each Heavenly Path Structure had its unique purpose.

For example, the Heavenly Path Pavilion served exquisite dishes infused with dense spiritual energy. Eating them made one feel warm and energized, making it a prestigious place for entertaining guests.

Of course.

This wasn't the highlight of the "Heavenly Hall." After all, similar dishes with dense spiritual energy could be made outside, and they might even taste better. These were merely additional products, not exclusive ones.

The truly remarkable places were the Law Storage Pavilion, Dao Heaven Pavilion, and Heavenly Treasure Pavilion, all of which were Heavenly Path Structures.

In the Law Storage Pavilion, one could consume Spirit Stones to enhance the power of a spell and even break through its power limit, which was far more efficient than arduous cultivation. However, the number of Spirit Stones required was not a small amount.

In the Dao Heaven Pavilion, one could pay Spirit Stones to enter a small, pigeon-cage-like chamber for secluded cultivation, with the highest option providing a five-fold increase in cultivation speed. However, the corresponding Spirit Stone consumption was also substantial.

This was mainly for solitary cultivators or newly established families with insufficient resources, as some powerful factions had similar facilities within their own territories.

There were also Heavenly Path Structures like the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion, where one could spend Spirit Stones to participate in a lottery.

The prize pools were diverse.

There was the "Entry Pool," where one could win an Entry Scroll with a certain probability.

There was also the "Treasure Pool," where one could obtain a Heavenly Path Treasure.

Various other pools existed, such as the "Spell Pool," "Spiritual Treasure Pool," "Structure Pool," and "Domain Pool," but most were empty, and only a small percentage of lucky cultivators could win.

Numerous Heavenly Path Structures with various effects were gathered in the "Heavenly Hall," attracting a large number of cultivators daily. However, after the incident at the Heavenly Palace, the number of cultivators in the Heavenly Hall had increased significantly.

At this moment—

In a restaurant within the Heavenly Hall, several people sat around a table, sipping tea.

"Sect Leader."

An elder suddenly muttered softly, "This isn't my fault. At that time, I was the only one in the entire sect who supported your decision to seclude yourself from the world."

"Hmm."

The middle-aged man sitting by the window nodded expressionlessly, gazing out at the bustling crowd outside.

He was the leader of the Xuantian Sect, one of the top sects in the Central Province.

A hundred years ago, the Holy Maiden with the ability to repair the heavens had come from their Xuantian Sect.

The Xuantian Sect was the most determined among the top sects in the Central Province to seclude themselves from the world, but it was to no avail. Led by the beast from Falling Petal Valley and with the help of the idiot array master Zhang Kui, they were forced out of their miniature world.

They were greeted by the Grand Elder of Mock Heaven Sect, who was followed by nearly a hundred mature dragons, each holding a fruit basket and beaming with joy.

What else could they do?

The guests had already arrived.

They could only accept the fruit basket and offer a token of gratitude in return, considering it a small price to ward off misfortune.

Later, as they felt disheartened, they followed the "Vast Channel" and arrived at the Vast Continent. They contacted the Refinement Void Ancestor from the Mystic Origin Sect, who had been forcibly pulled to the continent earlier. After meeting up, they prepared to carve out a new world on the Vast Continent.

After all, their Refinement Void Ancestor, who had reached the early stages of Refinement Void cultivation, was not considered weak on the Vast Continent.

However, the Refinement Void Ancestor seemed somewhat reluctant to start anew.

"Chen Qiu should be unable to survive this time."

The Refinement Void Ancestor from the Mystic Origin Sect, sitting nearby, gazed out the window with a complex expression, looking at the Heavenly Palace not far away. He did not release his divine sense, as there were too many people he couldn't afford to offend inside the Heavenly Hall. But even with just his naked eye, he could clearly see the kind of Refinement Void cultivator blocking the entrance of the Heavenly Palace.

"It's hard to say." The Sect Leader of the Mystic Origin Sect shook his head. "Yesterday, I went to the entrance of the Heavenly Palace and secretly took a look at Chen Qiu. I didn't see any panic on his face; instead, he seemed calm and composed."

"Usually, even if someone has a good temperament, when faced with impending doom, they will subconsciously fall into panic. But Chen Qiu didn't show any signs of it."

"I have a vague feeling that something is amiss. Perhaps in ten days, Chen Qiu might bring a big surprise to the Mystic Heaven State."

"Let's just wait for the surprise."

The Refinement Void Ancestor from the Mystic Origin Sect, who had reached the early stages of Refinement Void cultivation, sighed lightly. "Anyway, I'm already used to it. I just hope the people of the Mystic Heaven State can get used to it too. Even if I try to imagine, I can't see how Chen Qiu could reach the Refinement Void stage."

"How can he withstand dozens of Refinement Void powerhouses with his Refinement Void cultivation? Especially since there are several top-tier experts at the peak of Refinement Void. But for some reason, I also have a vague feeling that Chen Qiu can win."

"If this miracle happened to someone else, I wouldn't believe it."

"But for someone who has already created over a dozen miracles, creating one more miracle doesn't seem so astonishing. It's completely understandable."

At this moment—

A waiter nearby, holding a tray with three exquisite dishes, placed them on the table and then retreated with a smile, providing excellent service.

". . ."

The Sect Leader of the Mystic Origin Sect looked at the retreating waiter with a complex expression and then turned to the Refinement Void Ancestor beside him. After a long silence, he rasped, "Elder, are you sure you want to apply for this job?"

"It's a commitment of at least a hundred years, and you can't leave the Heavenly Hall during that time!"

The "Heavenly Hall" is a product of numerous Heavenly Path Structures gathered together. Many of these structures cannot operate independently and require employees. Cultivators from the Mystic Heaven State can come to apply for these positions.

Different positions require different cultivation levels and years of service, and the rewards upon leaving the Heavenly Hall also vary.

The minimum service period is a hundred years, and you cannot leave the Heavenly Hall during that time. Of course, while working in the Heavenly Hall, your lifespan won't be consumed, no matter how long you work. Even if you only have one year of lifespan left, after working for a hundred years, you'll still have that year when you leave."

For example, the waiter in the restaurant is like this.

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"Waiter": Requires Golden Core cultivation or higher, with a minimum commitment of a hundred years. For example, after a hundred years, you can take away three thousand Medium-grade Spirit Stones.

This is considered a pretty good position.

Not every Golden Core cultivator can earn three thousand Medium-grade Spirit Stones in a hundred years, especially considering various expenses during that time. Even if they manage to earn that amount, there won't be much left.

But inside the Heavenly Hall—

Everything is provided, and there are no expenses.

Moreover, your lifespan won't be deducted, and there are few places to spend Spirit Stones. The only drawbacks are that the work might be a bit dull, and you must strictly follow the rules of the Heavenly Path and be dedicated to your job.

The "Waiter" position has a maximum service period of 1000 years, after which you can take away fifty thousand Medium-grade Spirit Stones.

Additionally, "Heavenly Hall" employees are protected by the power of heaven and earth, ensuring their safety.

Thus—

This place, where one can avoid pursuers, extend their lifespan, work with ease, and receive a substantial reward after the service period, naturally becomes a place yearned for by many in the cultivation world.

Although one cannot leave the Heavenly Hall for at least a hundred years,

this negative aspect is insignificant compared to the positive ones.

Every year, during this month, the "Heavenly Hall" recruits new employees. This year, only thirty-seven positions are available, with a total vacancy of around 200 people across all positions. However, over ten thousand candidates have come to compete, and many more are still on their way, making the competition extremely fierce.

Vacancies in the "Heavenly Hall" are rare.

Employees may be dismissed for poor performance, such as the waiter being rude or verbally abusing customers, which would be deemed by the Heavenly Path as unqualified for the job, leading to immediate dismissal and returning to the mortal world.

Or employees may choose to leave after fulfilling their service period, creating vacancies.

In previous years, there were only about ten vacancies, but this year, there are thirty-seven, which is already considered a lot.

"Hmm, I've already made up my mind."

The Refinement Void Ancestor from the Mystic Origin Sect nodded solemnly. "My lifespan is not very long either. There's almost no hope of breaking through to the Body Fusion stage in this lifetime. I've lived for so long, but much of that time was spent in seclusion cultivation."

"I've never had a year or two to just relax and do nothing, just lying in a mountain stream, daydreaming, and sleeping."

"After being forcibly pulled to the Vast Continent, I suddenly had an epiphany. With my remaining lifespan, breaking through to the Body Fusion stage is almost impossible. It's better to join the Heavenly Hall and live for many more years."

"And I can avoid worldly conflicts."

". . ."

After a long silence, the Sect Leader of the Mystic Origin Sect nodded slightly. "Elder, I can understand your intention, but after becoming a Heavenly Hall employee, you must commit to long-term work, working without any breaks for a year."

"It's not like you can just lie down and do nothing in a mountain stream."

"If you were a waiter, for example, you'd have to do tasks like delivering dishes for at least a hundred years. For a hundred years, without interruption, you'd be delivering dishes and greeting every customer with a smile."

"This is not like seclusion cultivation, where a hundred years can pass in the blink of an eye. This is a genuine experience of a hundred years passing by, and it's extremely dull and tedious."

(End of Chapter)

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