Please Chen Xia to Set Out

　　Since the incident with Elder Jia Muxan, an increasing number of cultivators have been visiting Chen Xia's residence.　　Most are leaders of sects from the middle tier of the boundary realm, coming to present gifts to Chen Xia in hopes of making his acquaintance.　　Those who come with such intentions often leave with much more than they came with.　　Chen Xia is extremely generous with his gifts, mainly because he doesn't lack for money, and these elixirs are easier for him to refine.　　Moreover, these cultivators, after receiving gifts from Chen Xia, don't dare to simply leave; at least they would leave some magical treasures and spirit stones behind.　　Looking at this pile of magical treasures, Chen Xia fell into deep thought.　　He knew that the cost of the medicinal materials used for refining elixirs was actually discounted.　　After all, he could enhance the grade of the elixirs, for instance, using high-grade spiritual herbs to refine low-grade Dao pills.　　And the value of the magical treasures and elixirs left behind by these cultivators exceeded the cost of the high-grade spiritual herbs.　　In other words, when it came down to it, he was making a profit.　　The most amazing thing was that the cultivators who gave gifts also benefited.　　A win-win situation?!　　Chen Xia frowned, feeling as if he had opened the door to a new world.　　Had he found a bug in the system?　　————　　Upper Boundary Realm.　　This area is already considered to be the territory closest to the Lord of the Forbidden Zone, where direct communication with the Lord can take place.　　The cultivators in the upper boundary realm are the top combatants across the entire boundary realm, excluding the Lords of the Forbidden Zones.　　Cultivation, achievements, talent, status.　　You must meet at least one of these three criteria to enter the upper boundary realm.　　For example, if you are the offspring of a Sage, you can also enter the upper boundary realm.　　The benefits of being in the upper boundary realm, besides having more opportunities, include the ability to directly communicate with the Lord of the Forbidden Zone and choose which one to join under.　　Of course, if you're powerful enough, you can also ignore the Lord of the Forbidden Zone and go your own way, as the boundary realm has always been lenient towards the strong.　　Here, the term 'strong' generally refers to those at the level of a half-Sage.　　If you're at the Heaven Filling stage and dare to act so arrogantly, the Lord of the Forbidden Zone will certainly come to teach you a lesson.　　As Zhen Hu had previously mentioned to Chen Xia, if a sect possesses a cultivator above the fifth level of the Heaven Filling stage, along with three additional Heaven Filling cultivators, it can be promoted to the upper boundary realm.　　However, once elevated, the Starry Sky Pill Sect would still be at the lowest end of the upper boundary realm, akin to chasing after hot feces without catching any heat.　　The reason Zhen Hu wanted to lead the entire Starry Sky Pill Sect to ascend to the upper layer was because of the blessings offered by the Lords of the Forbidden Zones. Each newly promoted sect can choose a Lord to pledge allegiance to.　　They can then receive protection from the Lord of the Forbidden Zone, as well as cultivation methods passed down by them. In return, the Starry Sky Pill Sect would need to make tributes to the Lord of the Forbidden Zone, contributing essence energy periodically.　　This somewhat resembles the cultivation methods of becoming a deity in other realms.　　And as long as he received the blessings of the Lord of the Forbidden Zone, Zhen Hu was confident he could advance further toward the Heaven Filling stage, perhaps even improve his innate talent and glimpse the path to Quasi-Sage, which wasn't impossible.　　This temptation was too great for a cultivator.　　And once he became a Quasi-Sage, the entire Starry Sky Pill Sect would become a top-tier sect within the boundary realm, and he would be remembered in the clan's history for future generations.　　Even the entire boundary realm would record his name.　　This was Zhen Hu's ambition, and possibly the ambition of most cultivators within the boundary realm.　　At this moment, inside a simple thatched hut in the upper boundary realm.　　A black-robed Taoist gently pushed open the door of the cottage, stroked his long Fu Manchu beard, and walked in with a smile.　　"Didn't you think to knock first?"came an unhappy voice from inside the room.　　The black-robed Taoist did not respond but glanced around the thatched hut. Various dried medicinal herbs hung on the walls, rare in the outside world. He then turned back and asked with a smile.　　"Have you heard about what happened in the middle tier?"　　A tall figure slowly emerged from the dimly lit thatched hut, seemingly carrying a flying sword at his waist, which lightly tapped the ground with each step, producing a clinking sound.　　"The emergence of a Quasi-Emperor and two Lords of the Forbidden Zones engaging in battle, something like this should be known throughout the boundary realm,"replied the tall figure, his voice deep.　　"What about the details, do you know them?"The black-robed Taoist continued to ask with a smile, his hand resting on a bright red gourd at his waist, facing the sword at the tall figure's waist.　　"I really don't understand."The tall cultivator shook his head and sat down on his broken stool.　　"To say it's for an Inverse Sea stage cultivator who is also a master alchemist, I find it hard to believe, but apparently that's how it is,"said the black-robed Taoist with a laugh.　　"An Inverse Sea stage master alchemist, quite impressive,"the tall figure nodded.　　"You're no less impressive though."The black-robed Taoist shook his head and laughed again. "I've come to talk to you about this master alchemist."　　"I won't agree."The tall figure seemed to already know what was going to be asked and immediately shook his head.　　"The Great Dead Domain opening soon, our side happens to need a master alchemist. A master alchemist who has attained sainthood wouldn't work, you know. Such an Inverse Sea stage master alchemist appearing is simply heaven's will."　　The black-robed Taoist tried to persuade him.　　"Didn't the Quasi-Emperor say he would protect this person? You still dare to scheme like this, aren't you truly unafraid of death?"the tall figure retorted.　　"He is protected, how could he die? Besides, the Great Dead Domain is a grand opportunity, the destruction of an entire star domain, with more than three emperor skeletons alone, let alone the continuous opportunities. Countless realms wish to explore and seek out its secrets."　　"I'm giving him such an opportunity, it's almost a favor to him."　　The black-robed Taoist spoke on, seeing the tall figure remained silent, he continued to persuade.　　"For so many years, the boundary realm hasn't gained anything from the Great Dead Domain, instead suffering many defeats. Last time we were beaten by both the Divine Territory and Immortal Realm, I just can't swallow this."　　"Now the boundary realm is preparing to reassemble the candidates for the Great Dead Domain, selecting the best from each top-tier sect. Even the Lords of the Forbidden Zones care about this matter, unwilling to be beaten by the Immortal Realm again."　　The tall figure slightly furrowed his brows and asked, "Which sect from the Immortal Realm taught us a lesson last time in the Great Dead Domain?"　　"Seventh Mountain."The black-robed Taoist's face darkened, losing his smile as he continued.　　"Among the Nine Mountains of the Immortal Realm, Seventh Mountain is now considered the strongest. They sent a monster-like Heaven Filling cultivator who beat everyone from the boundary realm when Quasi-Sages couldn't interfere."　　"How monstrous was it?"The tall figure asked with a frown.　　"Invincible at the same stage."The black-robed Taoist only said this.　　The tall figure fell silent, then after a while, he nodded softly, saying, "I can try talking to him, but whether he goes or not, I respect his decision."　　"It should work."The black-robed Taoist smiled. "After all, you're both human alchemists, sharing a closer bond."　　"And you are currently the most powerful alchemist in the boundary realm. He probably won't refuse, right?"　　"Master Wang Yangzi."