Qing Xue entered the Scripture Conveying Hall to consolidate her Cultivation Level, while Chu Yang stood alone in the center of the valley, beside the Sect Foundation Stone.
The basic Chaos Concealment Array had already been laid down, perfectly hiding the existence of the Reincarnation Sect within this mountain range. However, this was only the beginning. A true Sect, especially one aiming to stand at the pinnacle of this realm, required far more than just this.
His mind sank into the System Interface. Ten thousand Points seemed like a lot, but facing the dazzling array of treasures in the System Mall, many costing tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of Points, it still felt severely inadequate.
“Sect construction must proceed step by step. The immediate priority is to stabilize the foundation and enhance the disciples' strength.” Chu Yang’s thoughts were clear. Qing Xue’s Profound Yin Absolute Meridian had only just been initially opened, requiring a stable environment and resources for consolidation and improvement.
His gaze swept across the Mall listings, finally stopping at the 【Sect Basic Construction】 section.
【Spirit Gathering Array Disk（Basic）: Gathers Spiritual Qi within a ten-mile radius, tripling the Spiritual Qi concentration inside the Sect. Exchange Points: 3000.】
【Spirit Herb Garden（One Acre）: Can accelerate the growth of Spirit Plants and contains a faint aura of creation. Exchange Points: 2500.】
【Trial Illusion Array（Basic）: Generates an Illusionary Realm to temper disciples' willpower and combat skills. Exchange Points: 4000.】
These three items offered the best cost-performance ratio currently and were the most urgently needed.
“Exchange for the Spirit Gathering Array Disk, the Spirit Herb Garden, and the Trial Illusion Array.”
【Exchange successful! 9500 Points consumed! Remaining Points: 500.】
Three streams of light shot out from the void, appearing before Chu Yang. They were a bronze array disc inscribed with complex Spirit Gathering Runes, a ball of emerald green light enveloped in dense Vitality, and a jade pendant engraved with countless illusionary runes.
Chu Yang first picked up the Spirit Gathering Array Disk, sinking his Divine Sense into it, instantly grasping the method of control. He tossed it lightly into the air; the disc grew with the wind, transforming into a bronze wheel about ten feet in diameter, hovering above the valley and slowly rotating.
“Array activate!”
Chu Yang sent out a stream of Chaos Spiritual Power, activating the array disc’s Core.
Buzz!
The bronze array disc shone brightly, the Runes upon it flowing ceaselessly as if alive! In an instant, outside the valley, the Spiritual Qi of the surrounding ten miles seemed to be drawn by an invisible force, like a hundred rivers flowing into the sea, surging in from all directions to converge beneath the array disc. It was then transformed and purified by the disc into a purer, gentler Spiritual Rain that sprinkled over the entire valley!
The valley, already rich in Spiritual Qi due to the Scripture Conveying Hall and the Sect Foundation Stone, now saw its Spiritual Qi concentration surge again! Mist billowed, almost too thick to disperse; with every breath, one could feel their Cultivation Level subtly increasing! The flowers and plants within the valley became visibly greener and more vibrant at a rate visible to the naked eye, and some ordinary medicinal herbs even showed signs of transforming into Spirit Plants!
This was the effect of the Spirit Gathering Array! Although it was only a primary version, in this realm, it was a supreme treasure coveted by countless small and medium-sized Sects!
Next, Chu Yang directed the ball of emerald green light—the Spirit Herb Garden—towards a relatively flat piece of land on the east side of the valley.
The light sphere merged into the ground, instantly spreading out. That patch of earth seemed imbued with life; the soil became dark and lustrous, emitting a rich earthy fragrance and an aura of creation. A faint green halo enveloped it, forming an invisible barrier. Planting Spirit Herbs here would result in growth far exceeding the outside world, and the quality would be superior!
Finally, there was the Trial Illusion Array jade pendant. Chu Yang placed it on an open space on the west side of the valley and activated it with Spiritual Power.
The jade pendant shattered, transforming into countless streams of light that sank into the ground, outlining a complex Formation Diagram covering an area of several dozen feet. The diagram flashed once and disappeared into the earth. Once a disciple stepped inside, the Illusion Array would activate, generating different Illusionary Realms for tempering based on their willpower and Cultivation Level, ranging from Inner Demon trials to combat simulations—it had everything. Although it was only a basic Illusion Array, its effect was more than sufficient for disciples at the Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment Stages.
Having completed all this, Chu Yang looked at the revitalized valley.
Spiritual Rain descended, the Herb Garden shone, and the Illusion Array lay hidden. Coupled with the magnificent Scripture Conveying Hall in the center and the Concealment Array covering the entire valley.
The Nascent Form of the Reincarnation Sect was finally no longer an illusion but possessed a tangible foundation! Although there were few buildings and only one disciple, the majestic, thriving atmosphere had already begun to manifest!
“A miracle… this is simply a miracle…” Qing Xue had emerged from the Scripture Conveying Hall at some unknown time. She had just finished consolidating her Qi Refining First Layer Cultivation. Feeling the Spiritual Qi outside multiply in density, she looked at the hovering Spirit Gathering Array Disk and the vibrant Herb Garden, her small face filled with shock and enchantment. She had never imagined that she would one day cultivate in such a celestial place!
Chu Yang looked at her and nodded slightly, “How do you feel?”
“Reporting to Master, this disciple feels very well!” Qing Xue reported excitedly. “Following the 《Nine Revolutions Profound Yin Art》 Master taught, this disciple can now initially guide the Profound Yin Qi within my body. Although it is still very weak, I no longer feel the bone-chilling cold; instead, it feels quite comfortable!”
“Good. The foundation is set; do not slacken,” Chu Yang instructed. “From now on, you shall cultivate quietly in the Scripture Conveying Hall, or you may enter the Trial Illusion Array for tempering. The Herb Garden is newly established and currently lacks Spirit Seeds; when you find some in the future, you will be responsible for managing it.”
“Yes! This disciple will certainly not fail Master’s expectations!” Qing Xue nodded vigorously, her eyes full of drive and longing for the future.
However, just as Chu Yang thought everything was proceeding smoothly and was preparing to plan further for the Sect’s development, his brow suddenly furrowed slightly, and his gaze shot sharply towards the sky in the southeast direction of the valley.
At almost the same moment, the System’s Warning sounded in his mind:
【Warning! Faint Spatial Fluctuation and probing intent detected, attempting to penetrate the outer layer of the Chaos Concealment Array!】
【Fluctuation Source: Southeast direction, approximately three hundred miles away.】
【Prober Strength Assessment: Spirit Transformation Stage or higher.】
【Intention: Unknown. Initiate Array Countermeasure?】
Someone was spying?!
Chu Yang’s eyes instantly turned cold. Although the Chaos Concealment Array was only basic, powered by Chaos Spiritual Power, it should be impossible for anyone below the Spirit Transformation Stage to detect it. The fact that the other party triggered a System Warning meant their strength was at least at the Spirit Transformation Stage, perhaps even higher! Furthermore, the other party was not passing by coincidentally but possessed a clear intent to probe!
Was it coincidence? Or… were they targeting the Reincarnation Sect?
He had established the Sect only a day ago; although the commotion was not small, it was concealed by the Arrays. The only explanation might be that the residual power fluctuations from when he instantly killed the Black Scaled Violent Ape and the One-Horned Netherworld Python, or the anomalies in the Spiritual Qi caused by setting up the Arrays, had attracted the attention of some Old Monsters hidden in the shadows?
“No need for countermeasures yet. Enhance concealment and block their perception,” Chu Yang ordered calmly. The enemy’s identity and strength were unknown, so it was unwise to startle them.
【Command confirmed! Chaos Concealment Array power increased! Shielding strengthened!】
The Formation Talisman Runes above the valley flickered slightly, and the invisible barrier became thicker and deeper, completely isolating everything inside—all aura, sight, and energy fluctuations—from the outside world, as if this valley had been utterly erased from existence.
That faint probing intent circled the exterior of the Array for a moment, seemingly puzzled, before finally retreating slowly like a hunting dog that had lost its target, vanishing from sight.
The immediate crisis was averted.
But a sense of vigilance arose in Chu Yang’s heart.
This Demonic Beast Mountain Range, it seemed, was not as isolated from the world as he had imagined. A powerful entity had already noticed the anomaly here.
“It seems enhancing the Sect’s strength is imminent.” Chu Yang’s gaze was profound. Qing Xue alone was far from enough. He needed more disciples, stronger protective measures for the Sect, and needed the Reincarnation Sect to quickly possess the power to protect itself, or even awe the surroundings!
He glanced at the meager 500 Points on the System Interface, then looked at Qing Xue, who stood beside him full of hope for the future.
“Hidden Dragon in the Abyss… Where will the next one appear?”
He felt that the waters of Qingyang City were perhaps deeper than he had imagined. And that unknown prober was like a dark cloud quietly hanging over the nascent Reincarnation Sect.
Miracles have appeared; those who covet them will surely follow.
（Chapter Ten End）