It was said that Wang Xiaoqiang followed the Vermilion Bird Guardian towards the Windrise Tribe. Along the way, the Vermilion Bird Guardian chatted jovially, treating Wang Xiaoqiang like a friend, pointing out and explaining the names and local customs of the places below.

As the two of them proceeded, they arrived at a location where Wang Xiaoqiang noticed that the mountains below were uniquely beautiful and the great lakes were rich with spiritual energy. It was indeed a wonderful place.

"Don't you feel that the Spiritual Energy here is quite dense?" the Vermilion Bird Guardian asked.

"We must have reached the Windrise Tribe," Wang Xiaoqiang replied.

"Yes, from the mountain boundary below and forward lies the Windrise Tribe's territory," the Vermilion Bird Guardian sighed and said, "The Windrise Tribe, a place endowed with talent and spiritual grace, the Spiritual Energy here is much denser than elsewhere, no wonder the King of Harasser is so covetous of it..."

Wang Xiaoqiang nodded, not saying a word.

"Look, Little Qiang, the mountains and rivers below, don't they seem different from elsewhere..." the Vermilion Bird Guardian said.

"They have a peculiar allure, to put it simply, it's because the mountains, waters, and scenery are beautiful..." Wang Xiaoqiang said calmly.

"Yes, not only are the mountains, waters, and scenery good, but the people here are also good. Little Qiang, let me tell you, the women of the Windrise Tribe are extraordinarily beautiful. Have you ever heard of the Taiyin Body?"

Wang Xiaoqiang feigned ignorance, shaking his head in a confused manner.

"Women with the Taiyin Body are not only gentle and beautiful, but they are also said to have an enchanting allure. It is said that being with a woman with the Taiyin Body can enhance one's cultivation base..."

The Vermilion Bird Guardian said, glancing at Wang Xiaoqiang.

Wang Xiaoqiang smiled faintly and steered the conversation elsewhere, "Guardian, in a few days, I am to marry Chang Xiuyue, the daughter of the Chang Family. Would you do me the honor of attending the celebration feast?"

"Oh, Chang Xiuyue, she's Chang Tianfeng's granddaughter, isn't she?" the Vermilion Bird Guardian's face showed a hint of surprise.

"Yes, exactly her."

"Oh, Little Qiang, you're really fortunate," the Vermilion Bird Guardian said. "Very well then, I will surely come... Little Qiang, actually, the Heavenly Emperor sent me not only to protect you but also to help guard the Windrise Tribe, so I'll be staying here until you complete the task given by the Heavenly Emperor."

"Ah, that would be wonderful," Wang Xiaoqiang said. The reason he wasn't too interested in the Windrise Tribe or the women here was that he didn't want to arouse suspicion. The Biluo Heavenly Emperor sent the Vermilion Bird Guardian supposedly to help guard the Windrise Tribe, but in fact, also to supervise him, Wang Xiaoqiang.

Of course, this was Wang Xiaoqiang's own speculation, but as the saying goes, 'One must be cautious against others.'

As they spoke, they arrived at a Sacred Land, where a large number of peculiar mountain peaks rose in an interesting array, seemingly man-made yet impossibly natural, imbued with a wild elegance everywhere, and these mountains surrounded a vast lake, as smooth as a mirror, its dark green surface resembling a massive piece of umbra jade.

At the center of the lake stood a large island, where a cluster of palaces was situated.

Looking down at the palaces, they appeared grand and majestic, exceptionally impressive. Due to their location on the Heart of the Lake Island, they seemed particularly picturesque, with towering spires and low bridges, winding corridors with painted red railings and intricate edifices all reflecting in the lake's waters, flickering dreamily.

"Look, Little Qiang, that's the palace where you'll be residing," the Vermilion Bird Guardian said, pointing to the palace on the island and smiling. "Come on, let's go down."

The two of them descended together, arriving in front of the palace where the gate bore three large characters — 'Windrise Palace.'

At the entrance of Windrise Palace stood two Immortal Emperor Level guards and an old Daluo Golden Immortal, who immediately approached to pay their respects upon seeing the two arrive.

The elder, though seemingly over a hundred years old, had a robust complexion, giving him a youthful appearance. He introduced himself as Old Qiao.

Old Qiao was the steward of Windrise Palace and had served here for over seventy years, quite familiar with the palace.

Old Qiao led the two into the palace, continuously explaining the architectural layout of Windrise Palace to the new "King" — Wang Xiaoqiang.

"Little Qiang, isn't it nice here?" the Vermilion Bird Guardian asked.

This Windrise Palace was Wang Xiaoqiang's third home in the Biluo Realm. His first home was the Wind Rain Pavilion, with abysmal living conditions, naturally. Then, he occupied a grand mansion in Ling Stone City, turning it into his Wang Manor, but the Wang Manor was far less grand and luxurious than Windrise Palace. Wang Xiaoqiang surveyed the buildings within Windrise Palace, nodding with satisfaction, "It's very good."

"Since you find it nice, why not wed Chang Xiuyue here?" the Vermilion Bird Guardian suggested with a smile.

"Then I shall follow your advice," Wang Xiaoqiang said. In truth, even if the Vermilion Bird Guardian had not suggested it, he would have brought Chang Xiuyue here because he didn't have a better place to live in the Biluo Realm, and to acquire another residence would require a large expenditure, which he could not afford. Moreover, since Chang Xiuyue was the Domain Lord's granddaughter, she would be mocked if the wedding accommodations were too poor, while Windrise Palace could at least match the grand estates of the Domain Lord. It was entirely suitable to marry her here.

Consequently, Steward Old Qiao ordered a banquet to be prepared, serving Wang Xiaoqiang and the Vermilion Bird Guardian food and drink. After dining and drinking, the Vermilion Bird Guardian took Wang Xiaoqiang around, completing the transfer of power.

The Windrise Tribe was divided into ten smaller tribes, each governed by a small leader. These ten small tribes had to pay a certain tribute to Windrise Palace annually, and the ten leaders were under the "King" of the Windrise Tribe's jurisdiction.

The strength of these small leaders was at the Great Luo Golden Immortal Realm, not weak by any means; some surpassed Wang Xiaoqiang's cultivation base. However, news of Wang Xiaoqiang's success on the Golden Immortal Ranking had already reached them, knowing his power was no simple matter of cultivation level, so they dared not display the slightest arrogance. With the Vermilion Bird Guardian personally accompanying him, they were all respectful and obedient, kneeling to pay respect upon seeing Wang Xiaoqiang, calling him "Great King."

Since entering the Biluo Realm, in less than two years, Wang Xiaoqiang had finally become a king of a tribe, and not just any king, but that of the largest tribe in the Biluo Realm.

In truth, Wang Xiaoqiang wasn't overly concerned with fame and authority. What he valued most were cultivation resources, for they related to his cultivation base, and cultivation base affected his future status and achievements.

With cultivation strength, one could have everything.

Without cultivation strength, even the greatest fame and position could not be preserved.

Becoming the king of the Windrise Tribe meant he would have an endless supply of cultivation resources, enabling him to level up swiftly. However, the Biluo Heavenly Emperor's promised medium-sized Spirit Gathering Array was what he valued even more. Because, compared to a medium Ring Spirit Formation, no amount of cultivation resources could compare; the advantage of a Spirit Gathering Array was evident from his experience of leveling up once a day at the Biluo Heavenly Emperor's place.

The Windrise Tribe indeed had beautiful scenery, endowed with remarkable talents and spiritual charm, and everywhere Wang Xiaoqiang went, he saw dazzling beauty and numerous beautiful women, though he didn't know which woman had the Taiyin Body.

This was something no one could see, neither with the naked eye nor with Divine Sense, nor even with Wang Xiaoqiang's Heavenly Eye. Testing for the Taiyin Body required direct experimentation.

For this, Wang Xiaoqiang was indeed curious and excited. He wondered if Chang Xiuyue truly possessed the Taiyin Body, could his cultivation base rapidly improve by being with her? If that were the case, he wouldn't mind selecting women with the Taiyin Body from the Windrise Tribe's ten smaller tribes for his own benefit. (To be continued. If you liked this work, you're welcome to vote with recommendation tickets or monthly tickets at Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)

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