C75 The Lonely Lang Ye

Before this, Qin Buyi had estimated the price of the Shu Mountain Swords in the System Mall, and it was quite close to the figure Qi Yun had in mind.

Retrieving the Shu Mountain Swords from his Storage Space, Qin Buyi handed them over, saying, "All the Shu Mountain Swords are here."

Qi Yun, visibly moved, accepted the swords and expressed his gratitude once more, "Thank you, Qin."

For Qi Yun, these swords held deep sentimental value and significantly influenced his combat abilities.

With the Taia Sword damaged, Qi Yun was akin to a tiger stripped of its wings.

The loss of the Shu Mountain Swords over generations was like pulling the teeth from a tiger's mouth.

A toothless tiger's combat prowess was easy to surmise.

Qin Buyi deposited 30 million Low Grade Spirit Stones into the System Mall for recycling.

Ding! Item valuation in progress...

Ding! Valuation complete. Total value: 3,000 System Mall Points.

Having converted to System Mall points, Qin Buyi accessed the attribute exchange feature.

At Rank Six, it cost 40 Merchant Points to exchange for one attribute point. With 3,000 Merchant Points, he obtained 75 attribute points.

Qin Buyi allocated these 75 attribute points to himself and opened his personal information panel:

Name: Qin Buyi

Desolate Body: Primary

All attributes increased by 5%.

Cultivation: Rank Six, Combination Early Period (642/1,000)

Divine Consciousness: Combination Middle Period

Strength: 642

Speed: 642

Physical Strength: 642

Attack Power: 642

Defense: 642

Fortune: 642

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Killing Saber · Rank Six (642/1,000)

Broken Blade (1/9)

Attack Amplification · 10%

Attack Power: 642

Killing Saber Technique · Fourth Rank (200/200, unable to advance due to missing subsequent levels)

Attack Power: 200

Azure Dragon · Rank Six (642/1,000)

His cultivation had improved yet again, leaving him just shy of advancing to the Combination Middle Period.

Reflecting on the Killing Saber Technique, still capped at the Fourth Rank, Qin Buyi resolved to visit the Penglai Secret Realm immediately after settling the affairs of the Lan family.

Once he integrated the Penglai Secret Realm into the Small Chiliocosm, he would initiate the next phase of the Awakening Secret Realm.

Lan Wenhao approached Qin Buyi and inquired, "Mr. Qin, among the three grand secret realms under your stewardship, which would be the most suitable for the disciples of the Lan family to cultivate in?"

A flicker of uncertainty crossed Qin Buyi's face as he seemed to grapple with his response.

Noticing Qin Buyi's hesitation, Lan Wenhao probed further, "Mr. Qin, is there a problem?"

"There's only one secret realm remaining now," Qin Buyi revealed.

Lan Wenhao's confusion was apparent. "What do you mean by that?"

"Just come with me, and you'll see," Qin Buyi offered.

"But the three great secret realms are quite a distance from here, and we have guests waiting. It doesn't seem proper for us to leave at this moment," Lan Wenhao expressed his concern.

"We can access the secret realm right from here," Qin Buyi assured him.

"From here?" Lan Wenhao echoed, puzzled.

Indeed, the three secret realms had been integrated into the Small Chiliocosm, making them accessible wherever Qin Buyi was.

Qin Buyi simply nodded in confirmation.

Overhearing their exchange, Qi Yun's curiosity was piqued. "Might I have the honor of accompanying you?"

"With Elder Qi requesting, naturally, you may join us," Qin Buyi consented.

The existence of the Small Chiliocosm was bound to be revealed eventually, but without a word from Qin Buyi himself, its secrets would remain inscrutable to outsiders.

While many top-tier Almighties had the power to integrate secret realms or even fuse two planets into a single realm, they lacked the absolute control over the Small Chiliocosm that Qin Buyi possessed. Moreover, as planets increased in size, the cultivation level and time required for integration grew exponentially. Eventually, the size would become so vast that it would exceed the limits of their cultivation, forcing them to abandon further expansion.

Most Almighties in the myriad worlds would simply establish their Daoist halls and refrain from further expanding their planets, avoiding the arduous and thankless task that offered little reward.

Qin Buyi's Small Chiliocosm, however, faced no such limitations, neither in the Early Period nor the Late Period.

The only potential obstacle to Qin Buyi's ability to merge planets or secret realms was resistance from the powerful beings within those worlds being integrated.

In essence, if Qin Buyi can withstand external pressures, even the largest planets would be within his grasp.

The endeavor is fraught with risk; a moment's inattention could attract the ire of beings several orders of magnitude more powerful.

Qin Buyi's current plan is to begin with the Fusion Secret Realm, and once his strength is sufficient, he'll attempt to merge with a planet.

This way, he avoids the fate of being overpowered and killed.

Divine Consciousness envelops Qi Yun and Lan Wenhao.

In an instant, the trio finds themselves within the Small Chiliocosm.

Lan Wenhao and Qi Yun gaze in awe at the Small Chiliocosm, a fusion of three Secret Realms, their eyes wide with amazement.

"This... This is incredible," Lan Wenhao exclaims, astounded.

Qi Yun, almost to himself, whispers, "Qin, how did you accomplish this?"

Realizing his faux pas, Qi Yun quickly adds, "My apologies, that was presumptuous of me."

Cultivators are particularly sensitive about inquiries into their secrets, unless they volunteer the information themselves.

Such probing is often the precursor to relentless conflict.

Qin Buyi responds generously, "Feel free to explore."

"Mr. Wenhao, select any area you deem fit for the Lan family's disciples to practice."

Touched by the gesture, Lan Wenhao expresses his gratitude, "Thank you, Mr. Qin."

With curiosity leading them, Lan Wenhao and Qi Yun explore every corner of the Small Chiliocosm.

Lan Wenhao finds a spot near the center that catches his eye, but as he prepares to mark it, he notices someone already there.

Lang Ye, seated in meditation in the chosen spot, opens his eyes just as he achieves a breakthrough to Defication.

Recognizing Qin Buyi's new protege, Lan Wenhao approaches with respect and greets him, "Greetings, fellow Daoist."

Lang Ye rises and reciprocates, "Greetings to you, fellow Daoist. What brings you here?"

Lan Wenhao explains, "Mr. Qin sent me to find a suitable training ground for the Lan family. I hadn't expected to find you in meditation here."

"I'll look for another spot so as not to interrupt your practice."

Lang Ye chuckled, "Why would I need such a vast space for myself? If you're fond of this place, there's no need to look elsewhere."

Seeing Lang Ye's reasonableness, Lan Wenhao replied, "That's wonderful. Once the Lan family's disciples move in, we'll reserve a courtyard here for your cultivation."

"That would be perfect, truly perfect," Lang Ye responded eagerly.

Lan Wenhao's words struck a chord with Lang Ye.

On his return to the Lan family, Qin Buyi had cast Lang Ye into the Small Chiliocosm.

Alone in the expansive Small Chiliocosm.

Well, not entirely alone—there was also a dragon.

Communication between a man and a dragon, especially with the Dragon Clan's inherent pride, was no easy feat.

Lang Ye had the intention to strike up a conversation with Azure, but quickly realized that Azure was giving him the cold shoulder.

This indifference left Lang Ye feeling a pang of solitude.

Then, as if by fate, Lan Wenhao appeared, proposing to bring the Lan family's disciples to this place. Lang Ye couldn't have been more eager for the company.