Qi Cultivation Starting from the Repair Panel

Months later, Chu Zheng slowly opened his eyes, his gaze reflecting the twilight of Ruiyang Realm's obliteration and the endless scenes of Chaos.

Realm of Great Immortal Venerable, Perfection!

The surging power coursed within him, every inch of flesh and bone filled with the essence of Heaven and Earth from Ruiyang Realm. He could clearly sense that the boundary of the Cave Heaven World had been expanded to unprecedented breadth, the foundation of laws more stable than ever, with vitality and potential far surpassing before.

Not only his Immortal Path cultivation, but his Qi Refinement's cultivation had also leapt forward, reaching Mid-stage Xuanxian Perfection, just one step away from Three Flowers Gathering at the Top.

The world energy of Ruiyang Realm remained largely unconsumed, with at least more than half lingering within him, requiring time to slowly refine.

Moreover, during this process, the Longevity Immortal Fruit transplanted into the Cave Heaven World had been influenced by Heaven and Earth Origin, maturing one step further, only one or two years shy of full ripeness.

Even without the Longevity Immortal Fruit, the accumulated Heaven and Earth Origin within him, given time to refine, Chu Zheng could still step into the Immortal King Domain.

However, with the Longevity Immortal Fruit nearing maturity, he could save that effort.

This Immortal Peach could extend life by thirty thousand years and directly elevate cultivation below Tenth Order by a major realm.

With his current cultivation, consuming the Longevity Immortal Fruit, unsurprisingly, could propel him directly into the Perfect Realm of Immortal King, with the Space-time Domain within reach.

Yet consuming the Longevity Immortal Fruit requires seclusion; the fruit forcefully boosts the cultivation of Immortal Path Cultivators because it harbors a complete Immortal Mark, which requires time for fusion after ingestion.

Seeing Chu Zheng open his eyes, Yao Xi dispersed the Starry Sky Barrier's array, approached, and bowed:

"Congratulations, Heavenly Judge, for your great advancement in cultivation!"

A trace of shock lingered in her expression; she had never witnessed such a scene of devouring a Great Realm in her lifetime.

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Yao, for safeguarding."

Chu Zheng flipped his hand to produce a Red Gold Ring and handed it to Yao Xi:

"Consider this a token of appreciation; please do not refuse."

Without the suppression of the Starry Sky Barrier's array, this fluctuation from devouring a Great Realm would likely alert hundreds of Star Domains nearby, drawing attention from countless people.

Furthermore, having the people of Moonlight Immortal Ancestor spend considerable effort in Ruiyang Realm, merely the relocation of living creatures was no small task; forming a favorable bond was only appropriate.

The Red Gold Ring radiated a dazzling glow, seemingly with flowing fire within.

Yao Xi's eyes widened; the ring bore naturally formed Immortal Patterns, engraved with a prominent Immortal Mark—a genuine Immortal Venerable Artifact!

This Heavenly Judge is not only young but also rather generous.

"This is too precious; I can't accept it."

Yao Xi instinctively refused, unable to take her eyes off the ring.

Crafting an Immortal Venerable Artifact might consume a thousand or several centuries of an Immortal Venerable's time, its rarity self-evident.

Even if she served the Immortal Alliance guarding a Great Realm for ten thousand years, she wouldn't amass enough Contribution Points to exchange for an Immortal Venerable Artifact.

Besides, being now a Nine Tribulations True Immortal, she was just one step away from the Immortal Venerable Domain, in need of a handy Immortal Soldier.

"I have matters to attend to, so I won't stay long. You're free to act as you wish."

Chu Zheng had no desire to waste time arguing over the refusal, casually tossing the ring over, turning to leave directly.

He was truthful in what he said to Yao Xi; he truly had urgent matters to attend to—significant affairs.

In the Great Universe, over a decade had passed; over a millennium had elapsed in the Chaos Sea.

His incarnation had ascended high enough, reaching the Martial Hall, and even half a year ago, openly emerged from the Chaos Sea through the Martial Hall's channel.

Currently, this incarnation had been stationed near the Starry Sky Barrier, at the junction with the Immortal Domain, the most suitable place for resource exchange for him.

Although there were Immortal Path Emperors patrolling near the Starry Sky Barrier, there were likewise vast barren Star Domains; the incarnation could store resources at a location for him to retrieve later.

The distance between himself and the Starry Sky Barrier calculated, Chu Zheng sent a transmission to Song Lingxue, inquiring about her availability to meet.

Ruiyang Realm was not distant from the Starry Sky Barrier, quite close indeed; in a month's time, he could reach the junction, as the Second-fold Immortal Martial hadn't formally commenced yet. A covert meeting wouldn't have much impact.

Undoubtedly, the Heart Burning Corridor had cast a significant shadow on him; he was eager to see Song Lingxue alive again—a feeling bizarre and difficult to restrain.

Watching Chu Zheng's figure vanish beneath the starry sky, Yao Xi looked up, glancing a few times, confirming Chu Zheng truly departed before hurriedly reaching out to grasp the Immortal Ring.

She stroked the Immortal Mark on the gold ring, feeling the warmth in her palm, her eyes filled with irrepressible joy.

After a long while, she reluctantly stored away the Immortal Ring, sat cross-legged under the starry sky, straightened her posture, and regained her composed demeanor.

With the absence of sunlight, the surrounding starry sky dimmed, gradually sinking into eternal night.

Half a month later, a spatial fissure slowly appeared, dazzling Immortal Light burst forth, instantly piercing the darkness.

Amidst the flowing flames, a towering colossal boundary gate was forcibly molded, abruptly emerging beneath the starry sky dome.

Eight majestic Six-winged Celestial Horses first leaped out from the boundary gate; they were not of flesh and blood, fully covered in silver-white Scale Armor shining like Stars, bearing wings forged from Immortal Light, resembling leaping Heavenly Fire.

Following the Heavenly Horses were several iron chariots, crafted from unknown Immortal Gold, black as ink.

On the chariot frames, flags fluttered vigorously, the banners not made of ordinary fabric but woven from a kind of law-condensed dark Yun Jin, so heavy it seemed capable of crushing Stars.

Upon the flags, a massive character 'Shan' stood proudly; the 'Shan' character was not penned in ink but manifested in the true form of a towering divine mountain, forcibly molten and compressed by supreme immortal power, imprinted on the battle banner, imposing and grand.

On a chariot, a middle-aged man stood abruptly, gazing at the deserted starry sky, his tone filled with surprise:

"Yao Xi, where is Ruiyang Realm?!"

Yao Xi's expression remained unchanged, her face indifferent: "By the order of the Master, Ruiyang Realm has been bestowed to a Heavenly Judge."

"Bestowed to whom?!"

The middle-aged man's expression shifted instantly, angrily: "This is private property of my Shan Clan lineage! What right does the Punishment Authority have to gift it to others?!"

"Mind your words."

Yao Xi's expression cooled slightly: "Whatever you wish to say, tell it directly to Moonlight Immortal Ancestor."

The middle-aged man was about to retort when suddenly a gentle rebuke sounded from the central chariot:

"Shan Cheng, refrain from insolence."

The middle-aged man turned solemn, immediately silencing.

Yao Xi slightly furrowed her brow, looking toward the central chariot, vaguely seeing the figure seated inside through the window, obscured by hazy Immortal Radiance, face indistinct.

"All Great Realms under the Immortal Alliance are within the oversight and dispatch of the Punishment Authority, without exception. The servant's prior indiscretion stems from my neglectful management; I hope the Inspector can overlook it."

The previous voice rose again, unhurriedly:

"Being favored by Moonlight Immortal Ancestor, presumably this Heavenly Judge must have accomplished extraordinary feats. Yet, there have been no recent wars. To receive such rewards by a Heavenly Judge...could it be that Chu Zheng?"

"I don't know."

Yao Xi inwardly startled, maintaining an unchanged expression, slightly shaking her head:

"I only act under orders, other matters, unrelated to me."

"This newly appointed Heavenly Judge is a rare genius of our immortal path across the ages; I've long admired him yet never had the chance to meet."

The person seated in the chariot spoke as if not hearing Yao Xi's words, continuing:

"The remnants of the Heavenly Dao have yet to dissipate; presumably, he refined this Great Realm within the past two years. I hope the Inspector won't hesitate to disclose his whereabouts."

"I must return to the Punishment Authority to report, I bid farewell."

Yao Xi's brow slightly furrowed, no longer responding, saluted courteously, without hesitation, turned, and left.

Silence descended upon the starry sky.

Moments later, a quiet voice from the chariot sounded:

"Shan Cheng, send a message back to the clan!"