Immortal Road.

Star Palace Hundred Races Giant Stone Plaza.

At this moment, the scene was bustling with activity, as the allied forces of various ethnic groups were carrying out a series of activities around the illusion.

"Ancestor, after the last time we made an example of them, all the tribes have become much more obedient and no longer dare to outwardly comply while secretly disobeying."

The ancestor of the alien race, Xing Jinshu, sat on the platform, listening to the reports from the elders below. Her delicate face and bright blue eyes made her look like a young woman of sixteen or eighteen. Her expression was calm and composed as she simply nodded.

"Last time, it was because the major clans disobeyed orders and acted arbitrarily that we Nascent Soul seedlings were defeated in the battle for the Formless Star Cocoon. They should realize the seriousness of the matter now. If they continue to disobey orders, then we will exterminate their entire clan and wipe them out!"

There must be a deeper reason behind this, which is why the Star Palace and the Hundred Clans failed in their last attempt to seize the Formless Star Cocoon, thus enraging the Ancestor.

It is said that he recently killed many high-ranking members of various tribes, and his bloody methods have directly shocked all the tribes!

Many groups that were once unruly are now incredibly obedient, like docile lambs.

"Yes, sir!"
This is a list of leaders recently elected by those ethnic groups after the massacres. Please take a look.

Someone presented the roster. Although the killings were carried out, the integration still needed to be carried out afterwards. As for who could lead the tribe, it was not up to the tribe members to decide, but rather the decision of the Star Palace's Council of Elders.

This may involve some behind-the-scenes dealings, private transactions, and the cultivation of puppets, but these are just minor actions that Xing Jinshu doesn't even notice.

Standing at her height, she could see every little thing the people below were doing, but she was too lazy to expose them. She turned a blind eye and let them be, as long as it didn't affect the grand plan.

A quick glance at the list revealed a number of names, most of which were unfamiliar. However, the name of Xiong Batian from the Bear Clan was conspicuously hidden in an inconspicuous corner.
Outside the Stone Forest.

The various Inhuman armies set off on their respective campaigns, and amidst the hustle and bustle, a group of several hundred Bearmen waited on the sidelines.

The leader was none other than the long-unseen Xiong Shan Shangren!
He is no longer a vagrant, but has transformed into the chieftain of the Bear Clan!

At this moment, he was bowing and scraping, fawning over a powerful elder of the Star Palace's Hundred Clans Elder Council like a lapdog.

"Many thanks to Elder Kuishi for his guidance, Little Bear has been able to get to where he is today. After returning to our tribe, we will worship you for generations to come and follow the lead of the Stone People!"

Elder Kuishi was a short giant whose entire body was covered in gray-white rocks. At this moment, in the face of Xiong Shan's obsequious behavior, he only gave a cold laugh.

"If it weren't for the fact that you contributed so much earth vein essence, given the size of the Bear Clan, they should have stayed on the fourth level of the Yin-Yang Mystic Ladder to guard it, and they wouldn't have had the chance to come up to the fifth level at all!"

"Yes, yes, that's why you have shown us such great kindness."

"I went to great lengths to transfer you to the outer perimeter of the young master Lanxing's guard army. You should know how to repay me."

“I understand. This is a small amount of earth vein essence, all that our Bear Clan has left in the Yin-Yang Mystic Ladder. We are willing to offer it all to the Elder.”

Tap tap~
Elder Kuishi lifted the storage bag and weighed it in his hand. Judging from the sound, it was indeed quite heavy. He then smiled with satisfaction, and his tone finally softened.

"You should know that Young Master Lanxing is a member of the Star Spirit Clan and is highly regarded by the Ancestor. He may one day succeed the Star Palace and inherit the Hundred Clans. Therefore, there are countless clans that want to curry favor with him. I have already gone to great lengths to place you on the periphery. The rest depends on your own performance."

"Thank you, Elder. We will remember your efforts and will never forget your help when we succeed in the future!"

Master Xiongshan recited the instructions taught to him by Linshan in Xingfu.

Elder Kuishi appeared cheerful, but in reality, he was quite disapproving.

just you?

Developed?
Bah! You lowly bear-men!

If it weren't for the abundance of earth vein essence, would this elder have said one more thing to you?
With the status of the young master of Lanxing, how could he possibly look down on you?
Moreover, the guards surrounding him are all from the top five super clans of the Star Palace Hundred Clans. These people have gone to great lengths to gain attention and curry favor!

You country bumpkins aren't even qualified to meet me, yet you're delusional about climbing the social ladder. You really don't know your place!

but
He glanced at Xiong Shan with ill intent, looking at a certain part of his body with a strange expression.

"If, if Chief Xiong is willing to dedicate himself to art, then this old man is not unable to help you take it a step further."

"Art? What does that mean?"

The people on Xiongshan Mountain didn't quite understand; they just felt a draft behind them, as if it were a bit chilly.

The tribesmen all tensed up, sensing something was wrong.

Elder Kuishi continued to patiently guide them:
"Actually, my Stone Clan has bodies made of iron, so hard they're suffering from a lack of opportunities to hone their skills. They happen to like bears with thick fur. Cough cough, if you ever come to that conclusion..."

"!!!"

The man on Bear Mountain had a cramp in his tailbone, and a purple tentacle almost crawled out from it!

He quickly shoved his hand back behind his back, forcing a smile onto his face.

"Hehe, Elder Kuishi is joking."

"I am not joking."

Elder Kuishi felt embarrassed and displeased that this big, simple-minded man was so ungrateful for his offer that he refused. His senses were once again diminished.

In the short time he had spoken with the bear-men, he already felt he had lowered his status. Just then, an elder from one of the Star Palace's hundred races happened to pass by and, seeing this, couldn't help but joke:
"Hey, isn't this Elder Kuishi of the Stone Clan? What are you doing mixed up with the Bear Clan? You're really going downhill from here!"

"Hmph, who do we have here? It's just an old fellow from the Shadow Clan."

Elder Kuishi felt a little uncomfortable being seen by his old rival, so he quickly waved to Xiong Shan and left, clearly not wanting to get too involved with him.

He finally breathed a sigh of relief after the man left.

However, what follows is the pain of spending money!
Only Lin Shan knew the enormous price they had paid to bribe their way from the fourth to the fifth level and to follow the young master of Lanxing, who was a Nascent Soul seed!

“Brother Jiemie, is it really worth it for us to do this? The Formless Star Cocoon is something that all the holy lands want. With our meager cultivation, how can we possibly snatch chestnuts from the fire? It’s no different from throwing eggs against rocks.”

"What, scared again?"

The Silent Avatar in the Star Palace sat calmly, knowing that Xiong Shan was a coward, but he still needed to use this big oaf as a cover on this trip, so he had no choice but to bring him along.

To get to where I am today is the result of meticulous planning and painstaking effort.

In order to monitor the Nascent Soul seed here, they were even prepared to sacrifice their Annihilation Avatar!

Whether it succeeds or fails is entirely up to fate.

Everything must give way to the primordial spirit; even if there is only a sliver of a chance, we must strive for it!
Behind him were hundreds of strong bear-men, all of whom were trusted confidants whom Xiong Shan had promoted after killing the old bear king during the coup he orchestrated.

Hearing shouts coming from afar, he knew that the young master of Lanxing was about to open a new illusion, and the main force was on roll call. He had to hurry over to report. "Bear Man Clan, Xiong Batian."

"arrive!!!"

Xiong Shan's loud voice attracted the attention of many people, who turned to look at the crowd, wondering why the weak Xiongren tribe could participate.

Even the protagonist of today, Young Master Lanxing, glanced over here unintentionally.

Then I asked about the left and right sides.

"Who planted the bear-men in my ranks?"

Elder Kui Shi stepped forward reluctantly, feeling somewhat helpless, while his old rival, the Shadow Clan elder, gloated beside him.

"Young Master, I think Chief Xiong is incredibly strong but simple-minded; he'd make excellent guards, which is why I assigned him here. However, he wasn't placed in the core area; he was merely sent to the outer perimeter for protection, so as not to disturb you, Young Master."

"okay!"

Lanxing's young master raised his hand, not dwelling on the matter. In truth, it was insignificant. Elder Kuishi was his supporter, and the Stone Clan was an important ally. It was understandable that he would use his position to pull strings and get things done.

It's nothing to mention.

"After we finish ordering, we need to set off as quickly as possible so we don't fall behind the other holy sites."

His main task this time was to help his grandmother obtain the Formless Star Cocoon, so he naturally had to do his best.

He was full of confidence because he was a Protoss!

Compared to the geniuses of other holy lands, he was more deserving of the favor of the Formless Star Cocoon. Logically speaking, his chances of obtaining it were even greater than if True Monarch Yuxing himself were present!
What are celestial bodies in the primordial order?
Can they compare to our ancient Protoss race?

He was confident that he would have a high chance of finding the treasure!
In private, he had wondered why his grandmother didn't try the illusion herself. The old ancestor Xing Jinshu told him that because the primordial spirit stage was immune to the effects of the illusion, it was difficult for them to fall into the fluctuations of the mortal star sea. The formless star cocoon would avoid these powerful beings, so it could not show itself and could only cover for him.

Other holy lands also knew of the threat posed by the young master of Lanxing and repeatedly sent people to intercept and kill him, but all their attempts failed because he had too many guards and was also very powerful.

"What doesn't kill me will only make me stronger. Just you wait, one day I will make the Inhumans the dominant race in this world."

With lofty ambitions, he led his team into the illusionary realm within the Stone Forest.

Several months have passed in the blink of an eye.

The bear on the mountain looked exhausted, and the bears behind him were all wounded and injured.

They followed the young master of Lanxing's main force, venturing through countless illusions. Because they were on the outer perimeter, they were the first to encounter danger.

He faced various dangers within the illusionary realm, as well as attacks from other holy sites, making his life miserable.

Elder Kuishi came to hint more than once that he should dedicate himself to art, clearly valuing and liking the 'bear' quality.

They even threatened to kick him out of the team on several occasions.

The Bear Mountain Master was unable to withstand the pressure, and in order not to affect the grand plan, he had no choice but to hand over his subordinates one by one and send them to the Stone Clan for friendly exchanges.

Each time a member of the tribe returned from an exchange, their legs trembled so badly they could hardly stand up straight, as if they had suffered some kind of terrible torture!
The phrase "grinding an iron pestle into a needle" seemed to come true, becoming a nightmare for every Bearman. Elder Kuishi was not satisfied with this and would frequently call on Bearshan to accompany him personally.

After sending all the clansmen there, only he remains!

"Clan Chief Xiong, don't be ungrateful. You should know that Elder Kuishi is an elder of the Star Palace's Hundred Clans Elder Council and the second largest supporter of Young Master Lanxing. There are countless people outside who want to curry favor with him. You have this honor but don't cherish it. Be careful you don't regret it later!"

The Stone Clan envoy's harsh words drove Xiong Shan to the brink of despair.

Left with no other choice, he could only seek help from Lin Shan in the Star Palace.

"Brother Jiemie, what should we do? I've really had enough of this jerk. Maybe we should just quit?"

"What utter nonsense!"

The annihilation clone reprimanded him with a stern expression.

"Elder Kuishi was only trying to exchange ideas on art, but you always look at him with such filthy eyes. Can't you just dedicate yourself to art once?"

"not me."

"It is not shameful to sacrifice oneself for art, especially for our grand plan to seize the Star Cocoon of No Form! It is nothing but a little hardship, what is there to fear?"

"But."

"No buts! You must understand that every top-tier master has gone through countless hardships. Even the humiliation of crawling between someone's legs becomes a foundation for your future growth and a wonderful memory!"

"but"

"But what but! You can't even tolerate this little setback? You're cowardly and hesitant, easily giving up the results we've achieved after so much planning. Do you know that this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity? If we miss it, will we ever have another chance?"

"I'm afraid."

"What are you afraid of? You still have the Pure Lotus Hermit as your backer. At worst, you can just reveal your identity. What can Elder Kuishi do to you?"

The annihilation clone spoke with righteous indignation, its words resounding and deafening, leaving the people on Bear Mountain buzzing in their heads.

"Think about it, Elder Kuishi is the second master of Lanxing. If you treat him well, you can get us transferred in from the periphery, which will bring us closer to the target and increase our chances."

Ultimately, through the tireless efforts of the Nirvana Avatar, Master Xiongshan changed his mind and realized that for the great opportunity of the first year of the conference, there was no need to be attached to trivial matters.

After some internal struggle and understanding, they finally agreed to the other party's unreasonable demands.

All that is known is that since that night, the bear-men have been gradually transferred to the guards of the young master of Lanxing.

When it came to the exchange and collision between artists, Xiongshan Shangren remained tight-lipped, only briefly stating that the purple tentacles played an irreplaceable role in the exchange process.

The Annihilation Avatar was also very curious about what role the purple tentacles played, but since the person involved refused to say, he had no idea. After all, Xiong Shan also had a sense of shame, and he would deliberately leave the Star Palace behind before going there to avoid being seen by irrelevant people.

Thus, through their forbearance and humiliation, they gradually approached their target and slowly achieved their goal.

Persistence pays off, and the day finally came.

Suddenly, a giant blue cocoon fell from the sky, streaking across the night like a shooting star, hurtling straight towards them at incredible speed! (End of Chapter)