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"The changes in the Cangwu Realm over the years have been really rapid, and almost everything documented in the traditional texts has become obsolete, especially after the new policies were vigorously implemented under Sect Master Li, the entire Nine Cauldrons Sect began to operate with incredibly high efficiency."

Emperor Yu's Mountain Villa.

Zong Yan was presenting to Alkaid, Kong Fang, Ye Longxing, Lv Tianhe, and other senior members.

He even brought a device resembling electronic equipment, which when activated, projected a map.

"Currently, the entire territory of the Nine Cauldrons Sect is divided into the Thirty-Six Domains, totaling one thousand and twenty-four cities. Six years ago, the population census recorded approximately 8.8 billion and one hundred thirty-nine million people...

However, many forces and major clans have the habit of concealing their population numbers, the real population of the Thirty-Six Domains should exceed ten billion."

Zong Yan pointed to a spot on the map and said, "The Thirty-Six Domains occupy 56% of the original area of the Artifact Sect, and there are also twelve domains in the Ten Thousand Great Mountains and the Eastern Sea Archipelago that have not yet recovered. The population... after the war with the Moon Demon Empire, dwindled too severely...

Our location of the Stellar Sect connects to the Nine Heavens Domain, Dragon Majestic City."

"Wait a second."

Alkaid looked at the device that seemed just like a virtual projector and asked, "Are there many of these things in the Cangwu Realm?"

Zong Yan was taken aback, quickly realizing what Alkaid was asking, and then said with a wry smile, "I told you, the Cangwu Realm has changed rapidly over the years."

As he spoke, he took a moment to carefully choose his words before continuing, "I don't know about other sects, but for the Nine Cauldrons Sect... cultivation and technology have completely integrated into people's lives.

For example, the common people in Dragon Majestic City start with elementary academies focused on basic knowledge, and from high schools, they not only study basic subjects like physics, chemistry, mathematics, and foreign languages, but also engage in Body Refinement, Qi Refinement, and Divine Refinement.

By the time they enter higher educational institutions, besides basic subjects, they must choose one among Body Refinement, Qi Refinement, and Divine Refinement, based on their aptitude..."

"Divided into arts and sciences?"

Alkaid asked.

"Yes, you could say that,"

Zong Yan nodded and continued, "Next, if one can reach the Third Heaven in either Body Refinement, Qi Refinement, or Divine Refinement, they can enter the Great Academy to further their studies for four years, and must break through to the Fourth Layer before turning twenty-two, when their bodies stop developing... they can then join a sub-sect of the Nine Cauldrons Sect as a registered disciple.

If they fail to break through, they can opt for Divinity Transformation by refining Qi into Divine Sense at the cost of sacrificing their Essence, and work for the Energy Department. If they can't even achieve Qi Refining into Divine, their life won't be much different from that of ordinary people."

"Twenty-two years old, Fourth Layer? A Martial Saint?"

Alkaid asked.

Zong Yan nodded with a wry smile.

Alkaid remained calm without showing any surprise.

In a small place, producing a college graduate is a matter of great honor, but in a big city...

Isn't everyone a college graduate?

"So, what's the proportion of Nine Cauldrons Sect's college graduates... ah no, I mean, the number of registered disciples?"

Alkaid inquired.

"I can't tell you the exact number, but there's a figure circulating on the 'Void Divine Realm' around sixty million,"

Zong Yan explained, adding, "The Void Divine Realm can be understood as a more advanced and developed virtual world. Our network in the Artifact Nurturing Realm is actually a replication of the Void Divine Realm, similar to nuclear weapons simulating the Great Sun True Fire."

"Sixty million."

This number...

was less than Alkaid had anticipated.

"What is the Nine Cauldrons Sect's current overall strength?"

Alkaid said.

"This..."

Zong Yan hesitated for a moment before replying, "The Holy Master should be aware of the concept of 'information cocoon rooms'?"

Alkaid nodded.

"I'm part of the Nine Cauldrons Sect, so naturally, I see information promoting the continuous strength of the Nine Cauldrons Sect. How strong the Nine Cauldrons Sect actually is, I'm not in touch with...

According to the Nine Cauldrons Sect's own propaganda, they are a top-tier prominent sect of the first rank, but to this day, the Nine Cauldrons Sect has not been able to recover the Ten Thousand Great Mountains and the Eastern Sea Archipelago... perhaps, they have only recovered to the standard of a second-tier prominent sect."

Zong Yan stated, then paused before adding, "But most members of the Nine Cauldrons Sect still believe that they are not just a top-tier sect, but also belong to the category of the Six Great Immortal Sects."

"Why."

"The Nine Cauldrons Sect has a Golden Core!"

Zong Yan said, adding, "A Sunburst Golden Core!"

Lastly, he emphasized, "In the Cangwu Realm, only the Six Great Immortal Sects have been confirmed to possess the Sunburst Golden Core!"

"Sunburst Golden Core?"

Alkaid heard this term for the first time.

But Zong Yan appeared somewhat spirited, "The Qi Refinement Path, after Foundation Establishment comes the Golden Core Realm, but it's said there are three types of Golden Cores: the Crimson Red Golden Core, the Sunburst Golden Core, and the Blazing White Golden Core."

"Crimson Red, Sunburst, Blazing White."

"These are the three states of a star."

Zong Yan continued, reverently adding, "It's said that only those who have successfully refined the Blazing White Golden Core are eligible to collapse into a black hole... and that kind of power, truly capable of warping space, can strike across the three thousand realms of the Star Sea..."

"Wait a second."

Alkaid seemed to catch onto something crucial, "From your words, having a Sunburst Golden Core classifies it among the Six Great Immortal Sects, but during the war with the Moon Demon Empire, weren't there many who collapsed their Golden Cores into black holes and counterattacked the Moon Demon Empire's homeland? Theoretically, these individuals are the real powerhouses, what about them?"

"This..."

Zong Yan shook his head with a wry smile, "I don't know, the Void Divine Realm... the network as we understand it, simply doesn't have such information circulating."

Upon hearing this, Alkaid pondered for a moment.

After a while, he finally asked, "So you're saying that the openly acknowledged powerhouses of the Six Great Immortal Sects are only left with a few Golden Cores?"

"The news I received is indeed so."

Zong Yan nodded.

"So..."

Alkaid looked at him, paused for a moment, and then continued, "Cangwu Realm, did it really defeat the Moon Demon Empire?"

"All the major sects are proclaiming that," he said.

Zong Yan stated.

After hearing this, Alkaid didn't ask any further.

Zong Yan was but a Martial Saint...a Primordial Chaos Martial Saint, and might not have had access to excessively core information.

Even if he had access, it might not be true.

In this world, too many individuals and forces achieved certain goals by spreading some false information.

Based on the information he had gathered so far, Alkaid was more inclined to believe that instead of Cangwu Realm defeating the Moon Demon Empire, both parties had inflicted severe damage on each other.

"In Dragon Majestic City, there is a Great Cultivator, Zong Lian, who was a disciple of the Artifact Sect that went there from Lihuo Country ninety years ago. After enduring upheavals, he successfully established his foundation sixty years ago," said Zong Yan gravely.

"After we teleport to Dragon Majestic City via the Stellar Sect, those who pass the Nine Cauldrons Sect's assessment will enter the Nine Cauldrons Sect as registered disciples, and the rest will continue their cultivation under his guidance," he continued.

"Zong Lian?"

Alkaid looked at him, "What is your relationship with him?"

"My grandfather is the ninth in our family, and he is the twelfth," Zong Yan replied.

Alkaid glanced at him.

He now understood why, having not seen Zong Yan for a year, not only had his body radiated vitality, but he had also comprehended the Flawless True Truth and achieved the status of Primordial Chaos Martial Saint.

Indeed, every royal family in this world has various connections.

No one knows why one family suddenly prospers.

"I've spoken to him about some of your exploits, and his suggestion is for you to join the Nine Cauldrons Sect. Being backed by a major power has its advantages. Of course, if you can't stand being subordinate to others and have absolute confidence in yourself, believing that you don't need the power of the Nine Cauldrons Sect to become a Great Cultivator, he suggests you wait.

Wait until you break through, then join the Nine Cauldrons Sect as a leader of some power, in order to gain sufficient autonomy," Zong Yan explained.

By now, Alkaid had gained enough understanding of the internal policies of the Nine Cauldrons Sect.

That Sect Master Li clearly understood the weaknesses of the Nine Cauldrons Sect, and their current course of action was to initially use the reputation of the "Ten Great Immortal Sects" to boost their status, and then, once they actually had enough strength and influence, address any internal discord step by step.

In such a scenario, as long as the other party would abide by their drawn boundaries, the Nine Cauldrons Sect showed extreme tolerance towards the incorporation of any external forces.

"As for the specifics, I'll make a decision after I have arrived at Dragon Majestic City and have a sufficient understanding of the Nine Cauldrons Sect," Alkaid said.

Zong Yan nodded.

The two conversed briefly, and then he left.

He also had a mission for this visit.

To find a batch of elite members of the Lihuo Country royal family to take to Dragon Majestic City in Cangwu Realm.

But what was somewhat unexpected was that he apparently had no intention of making the Lihuo Sect break away from Xia Yu Nation.

For the next half month, Alkaid spent considerable energy and somewhat clarified the situation regarding the Nine Cauldrons Sect in Cangwu Realm.

Then, he called for Leng Jun, Su Chixin, Su Hua, Su Yun, Pang Long, and Su Yaoxue.

"You few, under the relentless investment of various resources, have the opportunity to become Martial Saints within the next three to five years. However, I know a way to help you achieve this step faster," he said.

Alkaid opened a box in front of them, which contained several bottles of elixirs.

"You probably guessed why Kong Fang quickly achieved the status of Primordial Chaos Martial Saint. It was because he took these elixirs.

By taking these elixirs, not only will you be able to quickly break through to Martial Saint, but the time needed to congeal Divine Intent and comprehend the Flawless True Body will also be significantly reduced, though these elixirs come with severe side effects and may easily breed Heart Demons. You may consider for yourself whether to take them or not," he said.

After exchanging glances, Su Chixin stepped forward without any hesitation and took a bottle.

"I'm an old man who's already half in the grave, and it's deeply regrettable to see the family prospering yet not being able to contribute due to my limited capabilities. With this opportunity at hand, to shine for the Su family in the last moments, it's unquestionably my duty," he declared.

Seeing Su Chixin take a bottle of Nurturing Soul Pill, Leng Jun, Su Hua, Su Yun, Pang Long, and Su Yaoxue, without any hesitation, chose to take the elixir.

This scene somewhat surprised Alkaid.
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He couldn't help but look at Su Yaoxue, "Are you planning to take it too?"

"The future is too distant, only the present is fought for," Su Yaoxue said calmly.

Seeing this, Alkaid nodded.

The reason he had also included Su Yaoxue was because he believed that if Heart Demons existed, naturally, there must be a way to counteract them.

He hadn't come across it yet; it was merely a matter of insufficient cultivation.

Once his cultivation was sufficient, he would surely find a way to help her conquer the Heart Demon.

As for why he was only nurturing these few...

The quantity of Nurturing Soul Pills was limited.

He was not the type to deliberately incite a war just to obtain Nurturing Soul Pills.

...

After distributing the elixirs to the Su family members, Alkaid then prepared to disengage from Xia Yu Nation.

Time quickly passed.

The day when the Stellar Gate would open was fast approaching.