Chapter 749: Strong Ones Prove Themselves

With no cultivators from the Harmony Realm present, Dao Integration cultivators were the strongest beings visible in the world. This was true for the Xuanhuang Realm, let alone this Imperial Miniature World.

Qing and Hong were relatively calm; they had lived long enough. They remembered seeing Dao Integration cultivators years ago when they were still part of the Imperial Beast Sect.

However, the Empress was not so composed. Even with the inherited memories of past emperors, her understanding of the legendary power of Dao Integration cultivators was still vague. After all, the Empress was merely a mortal. Faced with the overwhelming pressure that flowed inadvertently from Liu San, a pressure vast as mountains and seas, her face paled, and she could barely breathe.

The three bowed, but Liu San remained silent, offering no response. Qing and Hong immediately felt uneasy. To be honest, before today, they had always harbored some doubts about the so-called Myriad Realms Alliance. After all, from beginning to end, only one person had been in contact with them, and that contact’s cultivation level was not particularly high—just at the Nascent Soul stage, a common sight in the Xuanhuang Realm.

But today, the moment they witnessed a Dao Integration cultivator, all their doubts vanished. For strength was the best proof! It was simply impossible for a mighty Dao Integration cultivator to bother with deception. Such a being could destroy an empire with a mere flick of a hand; there was no logical reason to lie.

These thoughts flashed through their minds in an instant, and the three imperial representatives' attitudes grew even more respectful.

Sensing the atmosphere was right, Liu San let out a soft hum and nodded slightly. "Let's go. Take me to see the items you reported."

Xu Bai then added, "The Myriad Immortals Alliance's offensive has been increasingly fierce lately, so Elder Liu does not have much time to waste."

The Empress quickly nodded, leading them to an underground chamber within the high-rise palace. The chamber was completely empty, with the Spatial-Temporal Orbit Aligner, a thousand different types of spirit crystal marrows, and a massive furnace already prepared there.

Liu San first looked at the Orbit Aligner, then suddenly asked, "If the coordinates of a certain realm relative to the Xuanhuang Realm are known, can this Orbit Aligner determine that realm's location in space?"

Xiao Qing was initially startled, then her face showed shock. She realized that by "a certain realm," Elder Liu was not referring to a miniature world like theirs, but rather another cultivation realm on the same plane as the Xuanhuang Realm.

Her evaluation of the Myriad Realms Alliance instantly rose another level. After a moment's thought, Xiao Qing shook her head and answered truthfully, "Due to the influence of the Immortal Ruin, the space-time around the Xuanhuang Realm is distorted. If we only had simple coordinate data, I'm afraid that even if we could escape the Immortal Ruin's pull, we might go in the wrong direction midway."

"However," Xiao Qing quickly added, "if the destination coordinates are pre-set, we can perform space-time corrections as we constantly move forward. Theoretically, it's entirely possible to safely reach the coordinate location."

"It's not easy for this realm, devoid of spiritual energy, to develop such technology," Liu San praised, nodding.

Upon hearing this, a hint of joy flashed in the eyes of Xiao Qing and the others.

Liu San then focused his attention on the thousands of different types of spirit crystal marrows. He merely glanced at them, dismissing them instantly. After all, in the eyes of a Dao Integration cultivator, these beast abilities were nothing more than child's play.

Liu San then turned his gaze to the massive, roaring, pulsating furnace. The faint, dangerous aura emanating from it caused him to narrow his eyes slightly.

"You are playing with fire," Liu San finally remarked after a long silence. "Myriad beasts merging into one. There is indeed potential. But if such a terrifying creation were truly brought into existence, I doubt your so-called Concentric Heart Art would be capable of controlling it."

"Perhaps if the Imperial Beast Sect's ultimate treasure, the Myriad Beast Reincarnation Wheel, were still here, there would be a glimmer of hope."

Xiao Qing and Xiao Hong exchanged glances, both startled.

However, before they could respond, Liu San left with just one sentence and departed directly. "I now understand the general situation of this realm. Patiently await the results."

Xiao Qing asked anxiously, "Fellow Daoist Xu..."

Xu Bai looked helpless. "As I said earlier, the Myriad Immortals Alliance's offensive is fierce, and many miniature worlds are falling one after another. The organization has decided to implement a 'tail-cutting survival plan' to consolidate its sphere of influence. Only valuable miniature worlds will be retained as core members of our forces."

"The final outcome is not something Elder Liu alone can decide. It requires a comprehensive evaluation by the organization's high-level leadership before a decision can be made."

As proof, Xu Bai then displayed images he had recently collected from the Heavenly Profound Mirror, showing various miniature worlds continuously falling to the frantic attacks of the Myriad Immortals Alliance cultivators. Faced with these scenes of slaughter, brutal and real, the three imperial representatives couldn't help but pale slightly.

Tossing the recording stone to them, Xu Bai offered a word of comfort. "Don't worry, for the sake of our common ancestor, even if the organization's resolution to protect you doesn't pass, I will secretly come and take you away, saving your lives."

"Of course, the number cannot be too many. Five is the limit." Xu Bai said with a somewhat grave expression.

Looking at Xiao Qing and the other two's increasingly pale faces, Xu Bai finally added, "Of course, if the organization ultimately decides to protect you, that would be even better."

"But in that case, as a price, all resources and technology within the Empire must be integrated into our Myriad Realms Alliance."

"Regardless of the outcome, you need to prepare in advance during this period."

"I heard that there is still a noble class in your empire..." Xu Bai scoffed, looking at the Empress. "Remember, the Empire only needs an emperor, not nobles."

"From today onward, let the Empire have only one voice."

With that, Xu Bai cupped his hands. "I am also tied up with many matters and cannot stay here long. I hope that when I return next time, I can bring good news."

Without waiting for Xiao Qing and the others to bid him farewell, Xu Bai gracefully flew away from the Empire.

Watching Xu Bai depart, the Empress's gaze turned towards the palace exterior. A flicker of murderous intent crossed her eyes, which slowly hardened into resolve.

At the entrance to the Imperial Miniature World in the Xuanhuang Realm, Liu San, who had left earlier, was waiting for Xu Bai.

"Young Master, how was my performance?" he asked, somewhat smugly, upon seeing Xu Bai appear.

"Haha, I didn't expect Elder Liu, who seems so upright, to be so naturally deceptive, leaving no trace of a flaw. I'll have to remind Elder Jiang to be careful in the future," Xu Bai said with a laugh.

Liu San's face immediately fell. However, he quickly changed the subject. "Putting everything else aside, this Imperial Miniature World truly has its merits. Leaving other things aside, just that Myriad Forms Furnace alone is quite extraordinary, even for the ancient cultivation world."