Spirit Control Sect.

Spider Demon Ridge.

This mountain ridge, located on a Tier Four Spirit Island, was perpetually shrouded in clouds and mist. Its dense forests made it resemble a primeval jungle.

Across the hundreds of miles of Spider Demon Ridge, thousands upon thousands of species of spider-type demonic beasts thrived!

This place was the headquarters of the Spirit Control Sect!

The ’Ten Thousand Spirits Evolution’ grand array was established here, covering the entire mountain ridge. This array could stimulate bloodline mutations in demonic beasts, accelerating their reproduction and driving their evolution.

Of course, due to technical limitations,

the array’s evolutionary function was limited only to spider-type demonic beasts!

But even so, the effects of the ’Ten Thousand Spirits Evolution’ grand array were quite astonishing!

At every moment,

countless mutated spider-type demonic beasts were born here.

Next, Spirit Control Sect cultivators would intervene manually. After some initial nurturing, they would mark these mutated species and release them into the wild to compete.

The degenerated mutant species would quickly be killed and preyed upon by the harsh natural conditions and superior demonic beasts.

Alternatively, for any obviously degenerated species,

the Spirit Control Sect cultivators wouldn’t even give them a chance to enter the wild. Instead, they would be thrown directly into a grinder, pulverized, and turned into feed for the next batch of newborn demonic beasts!

As for the winners, after several generations of accelerated reproduction within the evolution array to confirm they had no bloodline defects,

they would be moved to the outside world to live and breed in spirit lands, ensuring their populations were maintained.

These brand-new species would be made available for Spirit Control Sect disciples to choose from, becoming their bonded Spirit Pets to accompany them on their cultivation journey!

Alternatively, they could become a part of the Spirit Control Sect’s great spider army for external conquests.

...

At this moment, deep within Spider Demon Ridge, in front of an ancient and mysterious bronze palace.

WHOOSH.

An Escape Light descended.

It revealed a middle-aged man wearing a bamboo hat and gray robes.

At first glance, his attire made him look like a common traveling merchant, the kind seen everywhere in the sea regions.

However, the Magical Power fluctuations emanating from this unremarkable, plain-looking middle-aged man were clearly at the Mid-stage Crystal realm!

Considering that Spirit Control Sect cultivators had at least one bonded Spirit Pet of the same tier as themselves... this person’s combat prowess had to be rated even higher.

With such strength, he was by no means a nobody!

He was none other than one of the Spirit Control Sect’s "Four Shadows," Wuying.

The Four Shadows: The four elders with the greatest combat strength and authority in the Spirit Control Sect!

Even the Sect Leader of the Spirit Control Sect had to respect the opinions of the Four Shadows and could not act autocratically. If the Four Shadows reached a unanimous agreement, they even had the authority to depose the Sect Leader!

Wuying, still dressed as a traveling merchant, walked with a steady gait into the bronze palace.

Soon, in the dim, gloomy grand hall, candlelight flickered to life.

A seven-colored stream of light condensed and gathered, slowly materializing into a graceful and bewitching figure.

Dressed in feathered, colorful robes, she possessed a beauty that could topple nations. A faint, elegant fragrance permeated the air, exuding nobility, grace, and stunning beauty!

The Sect Leader of the Spirit Control Sect!

It was worth noting that even though she was the esteemed Sect Leader, her cultivation was only at the Early-stage Crystal realm.

"Greetings, Sect Leader..." Wuying said, bowing in salute.

"You may rise..."

"Wuying, what is the matter?"

The Spirit Control Sect Leader spoke, her voice light and pleasant as she inquired.

"Reporting to the Sect Leader."

"Our sect’s exploration of the Mist Sea has yielded results!"

"Just last month, during our sect’s twenty-seventh expedition into the Mist Sea... we finally discovered a path leading to the end of the Mist Sea!"

"Moreover..." Wuying’s tone became solemn.

"We can confirm that a continent domain exists at the end of the Mist Sea!"

"Hm?"

Hearing this, the Spirit Control Sect Leader’s eyelashes fluttered, her expression shifting.

"A continent domain...?"

"Is this true?!"

Surprise filled the Spirit Control Sect Leader’s eyes.

’A brand-new continent domain at the end of the Mist Sea?!’

’This is of immense significance to the Spirit Control Sect!’

’After all, the territory governed by the Spirit Control Sect is at the southernmost tip of the Yaoguang Islands!’

’We’re the closest to the New Continent Domain!’

"Mmm..."

The Spirit Control Sect Leader’s brows furrowed, her beautiful face clouded with worry.

’If this continent domain is weak, then it’s fine... but if they are powerful, it will be very troublesome for the Spirit Control Sect.’

Because of this, the Spirit Control Sect Leader pressed urgently, "Wuying, how much do you know about this New Continent Domain?"

"How strong are they? Is it possible they might invade the Spirit Control Sect’s Sea Region?"

The Sect Leader seemed a little nervous.

"Your Highness the Sect Leader, please be at ease..."

Wuying paused for a moment, bowed slightly, and spoke in a calm tone.

Then, he slowly began his explanation.

"The native races of this continent domain are similar to the indigenous people of the islands..."

As he spoke,

he channeled his Magical Power and handed over a jade slip.

On it was a record of his personal exploration of the Far South Continent.

It contained many images and text entries.

Wuying, in coordination with his Spirit Pet, can temporarily reach the combat power of the Tier Three Late Stage!

He might be slightly lacking in a direct confrontation with a Late-stage Crystal grand cultivator,

but breaking through the gray wall’s blockade with sustained attacks wouldn’t be difficult!

Therefore, he was able to personally enter the Far South Continent to explore.

SWISH.

The Spirit Control Sect Leader took the jade slip, her Divine Sense surging into it.

A moment later,

the grave expression on the Spirit Control Sect Leader’s face was swept away, replaced by a flash of joy and excitement.

"The natives of the New Continent Domain... are this weak?"

"And the resources on this New Continent Domain are abundant?!"

Her eyes lit up as she mused aloud,

"In that case, this is a heaven-sent opportunity! The Spirit Control Sect absolutely cannot miss it!"

"Wuying, I’ll have to trouble you to put more effort into developing this New Continent Domain. We must act before the other powers to establish our sect’s advantage..."

the Spirit Control Sect Leader said.

But Wuying’s expression was strange as he shook his head with a wry smile.

"I’m afraid that will be very difficult."

"My lady Sect Leader, I fear our sect is already far behind."

"Eh? How is that possible..."

The Spirit Control Sect Leader was taken aback.

Wuying took out two flower-shaped Spirit Medicines.

"This one, I gathered myself from the New Continent Domain."

"And this one is sold by the Nanyaoguang Corporation in the Cyan Profound Sea Region... It is said to be a new Spirit Medicine cultivated within the Cyan Profound Sect’s secret realm."

"Your Highness the Sect Leader, can you see any difference between the two?"

"Is there a difference?"

The Spirit Control Sect Leader scanned them with her Divine Sense several times but found no difference at all.

"That’s right... there isn’t," Wuying said with a self-deprecating smile.

"This Nanyaoguang Corporation has been in business for two years now... and their profits are in the millions!"

The Spirit Control Sect Leader’s lovely brows knitted slightly. She understood the implication.

"The Cyan Profound Sect has already beaten us to the punch and started developing the New Continent Domain?"

"Precisely."

Wuying nodded.

"Your Highness the Sect Leader, I have come today specifically to ask you to contact the Supreme Elder!"

"The Cyan Profound Sect is currently in a state of decline, with no Golden Core cultivators. Even their only Crystal Perfection cultivator is an old, frail man!"

"With the Supreme Elder’s strength, she is more than capable of dominating the Cyan Profound Sea Region!"

"Annihilating the Cyan Profound Sect is impossible, but forcing them to hand over the Nanyaoguang Corporation to serve our sect would be more than easy!"

Wuying said in a low, serious voice.

The Supreme Elder of the Spirit Control Sect.

She was the bonded Spirit Pet of the Spirit Control Sect’s founder from long ago!

A Tier Four Great Demon, an Ancient Exotic Species.

—The Sun-Eating Demon Spider Emperor!