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In the ancient era, multiple Emperors coexisted on the Dou Qi Continent, and Dou Sheng powerhouses were far from rare as they are now. It was a truly glorious golden age.
The traces of many of those ancient powerhouses have mostly disappeared in this current era.
The small worlds and dwellings created by those ancient experts are usually hidden deep within the endless void, or have already turned to dust with the passing of time.
Those that have remained are rarely revealed to the world. Only when rare void nodes become unstable or disordered will one or two ancient relics suddenly appear, only to vanish again after a short period, drifting off and becoming impossible to find.
In this present era, the Ancient Clans that have survived since those times—such as the Gu Clan and the Hun Clan—all have their own small worlds as clan domains.
The foundation of these clans is simply beyond the imagination of outsiders.
They are also proud and aloof, closing themselves off from the world and disdaining communication or interaction with the outside.
In the eyes of the ancient clans, only other ancient clans are worthy of being taken seriously.
...
Returning to the main topic.
Ah Da had been exploring within that endless meteorite field for nearly a month before he gradually reached the core of the asteroid cluster.
During this journey, he encountered many dilapidated structures, collapsed palaces, and ancient cave dwellings.
Unfortunately, due to the sheer passage of time, apart from these ruins, most valuable items had long since decayed under the erosion of years.
As a result, Ah Da gained very little from these places.
Until—he finally reached the core area of the endless meteorite cluster.
There, he found a massive landmass formed by the merging of hundreds and thousands of colossal meteorites.
A continent floating in the void.
On this vast continent, which was nearly a thousand kilometers in diameter, many palaces and buildings were still relatively intact, and there were even signs of vitality.
Trees, flowers, and other vegetation thrived abundantly on its surface.
It was here that Ah Da obtained a great harvest.
Many spiritual herbs and medicinal plants—including some rare and high-tier ones that were nearly extinct in the outside world—grew here. No one knew how many years they had been growing. Each plant was exceptionally old.
Some had even withered, dropped seeds, and regrown, repeating this cycle through countless generations.
As he explored, Ah Da continued to reap great rewards.
Eventually, he arrived at the center of the continent, where a majestic bronze hall stood tall and imposing.
Over the ages, the surface of the bronze hall had become covered in a layer of mottled rust.
Its grand doors were tightly shut. Forged from unknown material, they were unbelievably sturdy.
Ah Da tried every method he could think of for more than half a month, but he still couldn't open the doors.
"I tried everything I could think of," Ah Da said with some helplessness and regret. "I spent more than half a month but couldn't do anything to that bronze hall—not even make it budge."
"In the end, I could only give up. Then, I continued exploring the other ruins on the continent."
"I discovered those three soul techniques—Soul Devour, Soul Shock, and Soul Control—in one of the better-preserved palaces."
"Also, the Quasi-Heaven Grade cultivation technique I'm now practicing—Cold Nether Art, its matching Cold Nether Palm, and the rare treasure Nine Nether Cold Qi, were all obtained in that ancient ruin as well..."
"I lived on that continent for nearly ten years. The countless opportunities I found there helped me break through smoothly to Eight-Star Dou Zun. Eventually, I grew tired of the solitude and chose to leave... It took me another half a year before I finally found my way back to the Dou Qi Continent."
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After listening to Ah Da's account, Wei Yang fell into thought and muttered, "An ancient ruin floating deep within the void?"
"Yes, Master. I named it the Void Meteorite Ruins. I originally planned to return after reaching the Dou Sheng level... I have a feeling that there's definitely a great opportunity hidden within that bronze hall," Ah Da said.
"Void Meteorite Ruins?" Wei Yang nodded. "Just from the outer area, you found so many rare opportunities—a Quasi-Heaven Grade cultivation technique, matching Dou Techniques, three soul techniques... Then inside that central bronze hall, there must be something truly extraordinary."
As he spoke, Wei Yang gave Ah Da a look. "It's been several hundred years since then. That place lies deep in the void. Are you confident you can find the way back?"
Ah Da quickly nodded. "Master, rest assured. I can. On my return trip, I secretly left behind some hidden markers. As long as we reach the endless sea region southeast of the continent and start from there, I'm confident I can find it again."
"Good... then let's leave this matter for the future. That place is still too far beyond our current reach. At the very least, we'll need someone among us to possess Dou Sheng-level strength before we can attempt it," Wei Yang said.
The good stuff in the outer regions had basically been stripped clean by Ah Da back then. As for the core bronze hall, it still couldn't be opened.
Although centuries had passed, and the herbs there had likely gone through another cycle of growth, for Wei Yang at this stage, it wasn't worth making a special trip just for medicinal herbs.
"You mentioned that Quasi-Heaven Grade cultivation technique and its corresponding Dou Technique earlier—give me a copy," Wei Yang instructed.
"Yes, Master." Ah Da didn't hesitate in the slightest and immediately agreed.
He extended a finger and lightly touched the center of Wei Yang's forehead.
Instantly, a massive surge of information poured into Wei Yang's mind like a tidal wave.
Wei Yang closed his eyes, quietly accepting the flow of information.
A moment later.
The transmission was complete.
After a while, Wei Yang slowly opened his eyes.
Quasi-Heaven Grade cultivation technique: Cold Nether Art.Supporting Dou Technique: Cold Nether Palm.
These were Yin-attribute techniques, cold and chilling in nature.
Perfect—just right for Qing Lin's cultivation.
...
"I've been researching the formula for a Tier 5 Soul Nourishing Liquid. It's nearly complete. I'll refine a dose for you in the next few days to help restore your soul."
Wei Yang added, "In the future, I'll also find a way to craft a new physical body for you—bring you back to life."
"Resurrect...?" Upon hearing this, Ah Da's expression turned incomparably excited. He dropped to the ground and cried out, "Thank you, Master!"
To Ah Da, there was not a trace of doubt or disbelief in Wei Yang's words.
Forget resurrection—even if Wei Yang said he'd ascend to the imperial realm tomorrow, Ah Da wouldn't question it in the slightest.
This was the essence of a soul slave.
A master's words were like imperial edicts—unchallengeable laws. A slave's subconscious would only obey, not question.
"Get up. Follow me, and I'll never treat you unfairly." Wei Yang smiled faintly.
He was very satisfied with this soul slave.
All the effort he'd poured in wasn't in vain. Now, he was finally seeing the returns.
"Yes, Master!"
"Go find a place to stay for now," Wei Yang waved his hand casually.
Ah Da bowed and retreated, silently settling in a corner of the secret chamber where he sat cross-legged in meditation.
Wei Yang closed his eyes. His soul perception spread outward, and soon he located Qing Lin, who was busy fiddling with some Tier 1 medicinal herbs.
His lips moved slightly, sending a voice transmission: "Qing Lin, come here. I've got something good for you."
"Young Master?" Qing Lin's eyes lit up immediately. She tossed aside the herbs in her hand and bolted out the door.
She arrived outside the secret chamber.
Creak—
The heavy door slowly opened.
Before it could fully swing open, Qing Lin's figure flickered and darted inside.
...
Qing Lin was currently cultivating a Low-Level Earth Grade Yin-type cultivation technique obtained in a trade from Yao Lao back then.
Now that they had a Quasi-Heaven Grade method, Wei Yang naturally passed it on to her without delay.
With Qing Lin's monstrous talent, combined with the power of a Quasi-Heaven Grade method, she would only become even more formidable.
Wei Yang, Xian'er, Qing Lin, Ah Da, and Du Jiao unknowingly, Wei Yang's small faction had begun to take solid shape.
Put simply: the foundation had been laid.
The seeds had already sprouted and were growing strong. All that was needed now was the slow fermentation of time. In time, this foundation would grow into a towering tree.
And this powerful force was now firmly within Wei Yang's control.
It would be his shield and spear as he climbed toward the peak.
Wei Yang took a deep breath, his heart surging with a rush of emotion.
In the blink of an eye, he had been in this world for fifteen years!
From a helpless six-year-old orphan, constantly on the edge of survival, to the person he was now.
From owning nothing, completely alone, to having the solid foundation he now possessed all of it, every bit, had been painstakingly earned by Wei Yang himself, step by step.
Accumulate. Build. Brew. And eventually—erupt.
It wasn't easy.
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