It seemed that after the array around the sun inside was broken, and Xu Qing obtained that piece of seal script, this Cave Heaven Secret Realm suddenly returned to normal.

However, this Secret Realm Cave Heaven mainly revolves around the laws of gold and fire, not the complete Five Elements. Though it's a Cave Heaven, it's only suitable for cultivation by practitioners of the gold and fire elements.

As for that peach forest, it is an array, not a real object.

After Xu Qing emerged, he released everyone from the Mountain and River Map.

He broadly explained, but didn't mention the Rainbow Transformation technique.

This technique clearly has an extraordinary origin, and it's not suitable to spread it around.

Next, it was time for the Tianling Supreme and others to continue their research into the Cave Heaven to see how to develop and utilize this Cave Heaven Secret Realm.

Xu Qing guarded nearby to prevent accidents, and took the opportunity to comprehend "Rainbow Transformation."

This technique is incredibly profound, and without Xu Qing's current high level of cultivation, it would be impossible to comprehend.

"Transforming the body into a rainbow, turning from real to virtual, is remarkably similar to my Heavenly Demon Path," Xu Qing felt the wonder of the Rainbow Transformation technique as he pondered.

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Jiuli World.

Beside Black Water State is Heavenly River State.

Heavenly River State used to be the main base of the Daoist sects in Jiuli World, once spanning seven days in the sky, magnificently, but now there are only four shining suns. Its level remains higher than Black Water State.

The Sangnan clan is currently the largest tribe in Heavenly River State, with Elder Wusang having entered the First Grade Wizard Realm many years ago. He once traveled to the Jiuli Tribe and even met the Barbarian King.

His experience is old, and his strength is powerful, making him the undisputed number one person in Heavenly River State.

With Elder Wusang overseeing, Sangnan clan has no opponents in Heavenly River State, and the whole state looks up to Sangnan clan.

But Elder Wusang is a cautious person. He doesn't randomly interfere in surrounding states due to his strength, but instead, actively restrains Sangnan clan and even supports some small tribes.

This approach is rare in Jiuli World, yet it has made Sangnan clan extremely prosperous.

In the entire Heavenly River State, Sangnan clan has built twelve barbarian cities, gathering tens of millions of barbarians, which even in some more advanced state domains, is especially rare.

After the flow of exotic goods from Black Water State reached Heavenly River State, they were swiftly welcomed by Sangnan clan and its various tribes.

Sangnan clan is considered to be skilled at manufacturing exotic goods, but their creations, in terms of elegance, couldn't compare to the exotic goods from Black Water State.

This matter caught the attention of Sangnan clan.

Sangnan clan's patriarch and elders felt something strange, and after inquiring some information, they went to meet Elder Wusang to discuss it.

Elder Wusang not only lived for thousands or even tens of thousands of years, but he still appears youthful.

It's said that he had a peculiar encounter in his youth, entering immortal remnants left by the Daoist sect.

There is a saying secretly circulating among some high-level members of the barbarian tribes.

Every barbarian wizard who encounters remnants of the Daoist sect has a greater chance of reaching the Great Witch realm. Moreover, these people are always very secretive about their encounter.

Sangnan clan's patriarch is aware that every few decades, the Elder would secretly meet with other wizards who have had similar encounters.

Though the Daoist sect seems to have declined in Jiuli World, its profound cultivation philosophies and the abundant cultivation resources left behind are still highly valued by powerful wizards.

Elder Wusang took a piece of porcelain that the Sangnan clan's patriarch brought.

This is a new craft from the Heavenly Work Institute, similar to bone china from Xu Qing's previous life, but this bone china uses the remains of a Taoist high master.

Sangnan clan's patriarch used a Spirit Ginseng that underwent transformation to exchange for this item.

Even though Jiuli World has countless heavenly materials and earthly treasures, a Spirit Ginseng that transforms is still incredibly rare.

Elder Wusang carefully studied the bone china's patterns, and couldn't help but sigh, "It truly is naturally formed, a work of creation."

"Elder, where do you think Tushan clan learned this craft?"

"You brat have already figured it out."

Sangnan clan's patriarch felt a chill in his heart. He had already guessed that such a craft couldn't have been created by the barbarian tribes, so the answer was obvious.

Besides, he heard that behind Tushan clan is a presence that is close to, or even at, the Great Witch level.

He immediately expressed his guess.

Elder Wusang slowly nodded, "What do you plan to do, cross over a dozen states to expose Tushan clan?"

For Jiuli Tribe's state domains, Black Water State can be considered the world's end of Jiuli World.

A desolate place.

Even though Sangnan clan's patriarch is prestigious in Heavenly River State, going to Jiuli Tribe, the gatekeepers of the Barbarian King's house might not even pay attention to him.

Moreover, Jiuli World is vast, and similar remnants of the Daoist sect aren't a rare occurrence, happening roughly every ten or fifteen days.

The Barbarian King and Great Witches might not have the time to care.

To put it bluntly, if he really went to expose them, there may not be any benefits, and he could directly offend the neighboring hostile forces.

It's not like waiting for the Great Witches to come to the rescue.

Everyone now knows the disposition of the Great Witches, the high-level members of Sangnan clan are somewhat aware.

Even the Barbarian King can't easily command them.

If they do come, it will certainly result in major losses, and they might not even be satisfied.

Sangnan clan's patriarch said, "But the goods from Black Water State are also impacting the development of our Sangnan clan. The exquisite items we manufacture are losing value."

Not only are they depreciating, but there's no market for them.

This is the most crucial.

Sangnan clan used to weaken other tribes and gather resources without warfare by relying on superior craftsmanship.

Now, with a strong competitor like Tushan clan from Black Water State, they hit the soft spot directly.

Under the dumping of Tushan clan's goods, Sangnan clan can't just sit and eat from their reserves.

If it weren't for rumors about powerful backing behind Tushan clan, war would have been inevitable.

The best thing would be to acquire their craftsmanship.

Elder Wusang: "This matter needs careful consideration."

He paused and added, "Wait for me for a month, and then we'll decide."

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After sending his grand-nephew, the patriarch, away, Elder Wusang went to the retreat cave, then entered a secret room deep inside. There were a shrine and a painting.

The person in the painting is an immortal with a round belly, holding a feather fan, and wearing a Daoist topknot.

He burned incense and prayed, feeling the ancestral aperture open at his brow, a speck of true spirit floated away, merging into the incense smoke.

He heard the sound of rushing water, drifting through Taixu, finally arriving at an immortal gate built between the Heavenly River.

"Disciple Mu Sang, I come to see the Sect Master."

On the immortal gate, the words "Heavenly River Dao Sect" were prominently displayed.

Guarding the gate were two Yellow Turban Warriors, their forms like small mountains. Upon seeing Mu Sang's true spirit, they nodded slightly, and one went in to report, waiting for a long while before the Yellow Turban Warrior returned, leading Elder Wusang through the courtyard.

The surrounding stars and galaxy were brilliant.

Even though it's not Mu Sang's first time here, he was always stunned by the scenery.

This Heavenly River Dao Sect is one of the Four Great Daoist Sects of Taixu Three Thousand Realms, incredibly powerful.

Mu Sang became an Outer Elder of the Heavenly River Dao Sect by chance.

To enter the Inner Sect and convert to the Heavenly River True Skill requires supreme fortune.

Even so, it allowed him, an ordinary barbarian, to become a First-Grade Wizard in Jiuli World, potentially breaking through to the Great Witch realm.

Of course, if he breaks through to the Great Witch, there is a chance of obtaining the true transmission of the Inner Sect of the Heavenly River Dao Sect. Although he must be reborn and cultivate anew, he can truly aspire to the Great Dao.

Even if he falls during the process, the sect's powers can retrieve him from the cycle of reincarnation.

In the martial world, cultivation matters, and so does backing.

Otherwise, what's the point of becoming a Great Witch? Encountering an unavoidable calamity means inevitable demise.

Many years ago, Elder Wusang knew that being a Great Witch was pointless.

Mu Sang arrived in the main hall and first worshipped the Heavenly River Ancestor, then met the Sect Master.

The Sect Master's surname is Su, and upon seeing Mu Sang's true spirit, he smiled and said, "Junior Brother Mu Sang, what urgent matter brings you to Heavenly River?"

Mu Sang immediately spoke about the matter of Tushan clan in Black Water State.

Sect Master Su listened, pondered for a moment, and then said, "This sounds suspicious, I'll have to investigate."

He's the Sect Master not because of high cultivation, but instead, due to a breakthrough being impossible, he was forced to take the position, handling mundane affairs.

Matters in Jiuli World are vast and complex, so Sect Master Su must handle them cautiously.

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