Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest

Wang Chen summoned the Immortal Cultivation panel and checked his current Human Virtue points.

7560.

It seemed like a substantial amount, yet he was well aware that once he activated the global mode scan of the surrounding areas, his Human Virtue points would dissipate as if stricken by a laxative.

In the future, he must use it sparingly!

Wang Chen felt somewhat frustrated.

Wang Chen truly hadn't expected that eliminating Evil Spirits in the Yin Nether Realm would yield not even a single point of Human Virtue, undoubtedly disrupting his plans.

But Wang Chen quickly readjusted his mindset.

If there were none, so be it, next time he would try if the Heaven-Ensnaring Punisher Net could convert Spiritual Power.

And indeed, the Heaven-Ensnaring Punisher Net proved its formidable effectiveness in different worlds just the same.

A few days later, Wang Chen eliminated another group of Monster Spirits that had come to harass the Spirit Fields, using the Demon-Slaying Net.

Moreover, he discovered that the "quality" of the Monster Spirits and Evil Wraiths here was very high, as the Spiritual Power converted by the Heaven-Ensnaring Punisher Net was not only abundant but also extremely pure.

With this stable and reliable source of Spiritual Power, Wang Chen's regular cultivation basically did not require the aid of the conversion Array.

He saved a great deal of Spirit Stones.

Time swiftly passed, and before he knew it, a month had passed since his arrival in the Yin Nether Realm.

During this month, Wang Chen's terraforming work was fairly smooth, converting the grass slope below the Defense Area entirely into paddy fields, with the planted Three Heroes Valley covering over three hundred mu of land.

He used Black Iron Thorn to protect and demarcate these Spirit Fields, forming tier upon tier of terrace-like patterns.

He encountered several attacks from Monster Spirits and Evil Wraiths during this period, but Wang Chen repelled or eliminated them all.

Most of the time, it was peaceful.

The weaker Evil Spirits didn't dare approach the Defense Area at all, as even the lowest-grade creatures possessed an instinct to pursue benefits and avoid harm.

To them, the Defense Area built by Wang Chen appeared as a raging bonfire in the darkness.

Approaching it meant certain doom!

However, such tranquility did not lead Wang Chen to let his guard down, as he always maintained the necessary vigilance.

After all, the sky is often clear before a storm arrives.

In the morning, Wang Chen patrolled the Spirit Fields and then summoned his Glowing Light Flying Sword, skimming close to the ground as he flew towards Weifa City.

A month ago, Wang Chen had arrived on foot, reinforced with Armor and Horse talismans, but there was no need for such strenuous efforts to return to Weifa City now.

The skies of the Yin Nether Realm were off-limits, but as long as Wang Chen did not soar into the high altitude, there were no significant issues.

With one trip, he had gained experience.

Sword Flight was much faster than talisman-aided running; for a journey over a thousand li, Wang Chen merely spent one two-hour period.

Upon returning to Weifa City, he first visited the Sect's Law Hall to collect supplies for the following month.

The supplies could be chosen by himself, and Wang Chen opted for more seeds and scarecrows, among other things.

This made the steward responsible for distributing supplies give him a strange look and then he said, "Starting from next month, these supplies will need to be exchanged for resources."

The West Sea Sect spared no expense or manpower in sending batch after batch of elite disciples to the Yin Nether Realm for expansion, and it wasn't without reason.

It was because many unique products from this miniature world were needed by the Sect!

For instance, Yin Qi Pearls, a yin-attributed material that could only be found on Evil Wraiths, were useful for cultivation, Artifact Refining, Alchemy, and even for setting up Arrays and casting spells.

The Sect's demand was endless.

There was also Cold Nether Iron, an important material for forging Spiritual Artifacts and Magical Treasures, abundantly produced within the Yin Nether Realm.

A small world could often be a vast treasury!

Wang Chen nodded in understanding. Explore stories on My Virtual Library Empire

In fact, he had already obtained two Yin Qi Pearls, but he had no intention of exchanging them for merits or supplies at the moment.

He would wait until he had gathered more.

Upon leaving the Law Hall, Wang Chen received a Talisman Message from Mou Guangji.

Afterward, he hurried to the Carefree Pavilion in the city.

In Carefree Pavilion, a "chain" club in the West Sea Spirit Domain that provides all kinds of high-end services for eating, drinking, and playing, it's said that the owner behind the scenes is a high-tier Golden Core from one of the sects, and they have opened dozens of branches.

Wang Chen had long heard of its great reputation but had never patronized it before.

Unexpectedly, after coming to another world, he got the opportunity to open his eyes.

In Weifa City, the Carefree Pavilion stood seven stories tall, and from a distance, it looked like an exquisite pagoda, with colorful Luminous Stone lanterns hanging under the layered eaves, casting pieces of neon light all around.

Led by a beautiful maid, Wang Chen ascended to the fifth floor of the Carefree Pavilion.

Then, in one of the private rooms, he met Mou Guangji and over a dozen members of the Mutual Alliance Society!

In the arms of these Purple Mansion cultivators were mostly stunning female cultivators, feeding and flirting with them unrestrainedly.

There were also musicians and dancers in the corners playing music and dancing to liven up the atmosphere.

The room was filled with a decadent air!

"Junior Brother Wang!"

Seeing Wang Chen appear at the doorway, Mou Guangji greeted him with a smile, "We've been waiting for you!"

To tell the truth, the passionate welcome from his fellow sect senior made Wang Chen somewhat embarrassed, so he took a seat next to him.

"Where are the maidens?"

Mou Guangji patted the table and said, "Quick, summon a few over for Junior Brother Wang to choose from."

"No need, no need."

Wang Chen quickly said, "Senior brother, please yourself."

He had no interest in dallying with courtesans, and had always kept his distance from those maidens who had been embraced by thousands and kissed by countless more.

It wasn't out of lofty pride, but rather he found them repulsive.

Especially after he read in a classic about how the female cultivators from sects like the Hehuan Sect cultivated; that made him even less interested!

But in consideration of Mou Guangji's face, Wang Chen specifically explained, "I practice a Buddhist Body Refinement technique."

Mou Guangji suddenly understood, "I see, let's forget about it then!"

Being a smooth and diplomatic character, seeing that Wang Chen truly wasn't interested, he didn't insist.

But a young cultivator sitting nearby snorted coldly, and said with a mocking tone, "Buddhist techniques? So then, Junior Brother Wang must be a Loose Cultivator who's joined later, right?"

The atmosphere in the private room immediately stiffened.

Even the musicians and dancers subconsciously stopped their performances.

Everyone looked at each other.

Having a background as a Loose Cultivator, among the Inner Sect disciples of West Sea Sect, was undoubtedly considered the bottom of the pecking order.

And this cultivator who ridiculed Wang Chen clearly came from a Noble Clan of Immortal Cultivation.

You could smell that sort of air from miles away!

Wang Chen smiled and said, "That's right, I come from a Loose Cultivator background, does Senior Brother Chen have any advice?"

He was puzzled.

He neither ate the other's Spirit Rice nor tossed the other's child into a well; where did this malice come from?

However, that Senior Brother Chen snorted again and then arrogantly turned his head away, as if he couldn't be bothered with Wang Chen.

He had an air of not wanting to deal with it.

Mou Guangji quickly smoothed things over, "Let's not just stand around, drink up, keep playing the music, keep on dancing!"

Though Mou Guangji's cultivation level and power were not the highest, everyone was willing to give face to the founder of the Mutual Alliance Society.

Soon the atmosphere in the private room returned to normal.

Mou Guangji personally poured a cup of Spiritual Wine for Wang Chen and whispered to him, "Junior Brother Chen is a bit temperamental, don't take it to heart, okay?"

Wang Chen smiled, lifted his cup, and downed the wine in one gulp.

To hell with it!

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