Chu Xuan was pleased as he watched Lie Yong''s reaction.


    The so-called "Orifice Opening Scripture" was a technique he had improved from a Golden Core-level insect cultivation method. In essence, it was similar to the "Blood Worms Tome", with the main difference being the focus on opening an additional Insect Orifice in the practitioner''s body, allowing them to cultivate more powerful insect-based techniques.


    For cultivators, it wasn''t much different to open one special organ for cultivating insects or two. For instance, Chu Xuan only needed to enlarge his Bloodworm Sac, there was no need for a second one. However, for the Cave People, opening another Insect Orifice would significantly increase their combat power.


    Chu Xuan had known from the beginning that Lie Yong would never be able to refuse such an opportunity. He had kept the "Great Orifice Opening Scripture" hidden for so long, waiting for the right moment to bring it out. Now, it seemed, was the time.


    "People grow old, and they start to lose their drive," Chu Xuan muttered to himself, thinking about how much Lie Yong had changed over the years.


    "Ah, how I miss the old Lie Yong—the one full of ambitions."


    He couldn''t help but feel some regret. In the past, Lie Yong had been fiercely driven, but now he was more concerned about his children and their future.


    As a responsible and thoughtful golden finger, it was his job to reignite that fighting spirit within his host.


    "Live to the fullest, fight to the end! Live old, fight old!"


    Meanwhile, Lie Yong paced back and forth in his room, deep in thought. His mind was coming up with a plan.


    "To get the Holy Ant Cultivation Method, I don''t have to destroy the Holy Ant Tribe from the outside in..." he mused. "I can infiltrate from within, corrupt them slowly..."


    "My eighth son has already married the granddaughter of the Fifth Elder of the Holy Ant Tribe." He smiled to himself, thinking that this connection could be used to plant a spy within their ranks.


    His thoughts started to form into a clear plan. It seemed like the perfect opportunity to make a move. "Perhaps... I can eventually get my hands on the Holy Ant Cultivation Method after all."


    Chu Xuan smiled in satisfaction. "A host with plans, ideas, and ambition is a qualified one. Otherwise, how would they be any different from Xiao Huo?"


    "It looks like I''ll be able to get the Holy Ant Cultivation Method soon enough," he thought. "I''m really curious about just how powerful the Holy Ant Cultivation Method can be."


    Having observed the Cave World for so long, Chu Xuan had a rough idea of the strength of various insect masters. For instance:


    - Bronze Insect Masters and their Bronze Yao Insects could rival Qi Refining cultivators.


    - Silver Insect Masters and their Silver Yao Insects could be compared to Foundation Establishment cultivators.


    - Gold Insect Masters and their Golden Yao Insects were comparable to Golden Core cultivators.


    And so on.


    The Holy Ant Tribe, a large tribe, had its strongest members as Platinum Insect Masters, whose power could rival Nascent Soul cultivators, though their lifespan was much shorter. Their strength came from the support of their demonic insects.


    The Holy Ant Cultivation Method, which allowed the cultivation of ants up to the level of Nascent Soul cultivators, undoubtedly held immense potential. Chu Xuan was particularly intrigued because, after observing the various insect tribes in the Cave World, he realized that the Thunder-devouring Ants and the Sky-flying Ants were all descended from the Holy Ants.


    That meant the Holy Ants had queen-like characteristics, and if he could understand their cultivation methods, he might gain insight into enhancing his own "Blood Bee Queen".


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    Slightly encouraging Lie Yong in his thoughts, Chu Xuan refocused his attention.


    There was still much to do, especially with refining various treasures. The Heaven Corpse Tower had already been refined into his life-bound magic treasure, but the Nether Beeswax and Blood River Crystals still needed to be integrated into the Blood Beehive and the Evil Soul Chain. These things required time.


    Now that Lie Yong was busy making his preparations, Chu Xuan decided to focus on these matters.


    Time passed swiftly.


    In the blink of an eye, three years had gone by.


    Chu Xuan exhaled a deep breath and rose to his feet. He had spent the past three years in this secluded space, carefully refining his two magic treasures once again. Finally, the results were in.


    The Blood Bee Nest, after incorporating the Nether Beeswax, had grown three times its original size and its outer shell had become significantly more resilient.


    What delighted Chu Xuan even more was that the Blood Bee Queen, likely influenced by the Nether Beeswax, had experienced a rise in its cultivation, now reaching the late stage of the third-transformation.


    The most surprising change was that the new brood of eggs laid by the Queen now exhibited a trait inherited from the Nether Bee—the ability to become invisible.


    However, this invisibility was temporary and consumed the short lifespan of the bees, unlike the ancient Nether Bees, which could remain invisible indefinitely without any cost. Even so, this was a significant improvement.


    Chu Xuan gave a mental command, and the black chains shot out. The Evil Soul Chain, which had been refined with the Blood River Crystals, had gained more sinister energy. The stench of blood was now even more potent.


    Chu Xuan casually summoned a zombie and pulled it over. With a swift flick of the rope, the zombie''s blood was immediately absorbed by the Evil Soul Chain. In the blink of an eye, the zombie turned into a desiccated corpse. A gust of wind blew, and it quickly turned to dust, scattering into the horizon.


    "Roar!"


    Huikong appeared, letting out a joyous howl. Chu Xuan noticed that the entity''s soul had been slightly affected by the Blood River Crystals as well, showing a hint of red in its ethereal form. The overall presence of Huikong had visibly strengthened.


    "Not bad," Chu Xuan murmured, pleased. "With the upgrades to both the Blood Beehive and the Evil Soul Chain, my power has increased once more."


    He nodded in satisfaction and stored the treasures back into his storage space, then returned to the Mystic Azure Star.


    Currently, the Mystic Azure Star was thriving with vitality, but the war between the Heaven Shaking Divine Sect and the Reincarnation Divine Sect was far from over.


    Chu Xuan still made regular trips back to the Mystic Azure Star to check on the situation, primarily to prevent any underhanded attacks from the Reincarnation Divine Sect.


    At this point, the Heavenly Infinite Sect was still in its infancy, and it was vulnerable to any destructive assault. Chu Xuan knew that there were still many cultivators in the Mystic Azure Star who were secretly loyal to the Reincarnation Divine Sect. Some were straightforward and unwilling to hide their intentions, which was not problematic.


    However, others were patient and more adept at biding their time. They might use the opportunity of the Heavenly Infinite Sect recruiting talent from all over to infiltrate, acting as if they were part of the sect, appearing even more loyal than some of the demonic cultivators.


    But over time, their true motives would inevitably surface. Chu Xuan was merely waiting for those who couldn''t hold back anymore.


    He took out a communication jade slip and asked, "How have things progressed with the task I assigned?"


    After a brief moment, Bai Jinkun''s respectful voice came from the jade slip.


    "Reporting to the Sect Master, I have selected five loyal and capable Golden Core cultivators from within the sect. They are now awaiting my orders."


    Chu Xuan nodded, satisfied. "Good. Bring them to the Flying Fish Lake on Infinite Island to meet me. Make sure no one else notices them."


    "Understood!" Bai Jinkun replied respectfully.


    Chu Xuan gave one last thoughtful look at his surroundings before focusing entirely on the next phase of his plans.


    The Flying Fish Lake was located in the northern part of Infinite Island. It was home to many white flying fish. At noon, when the flying fish leaped out of the water, they would scatter droplets, creating a beautiful rainbow effect. However, few people ever visited this place, making it an ideal location for private meetings.


    After a short while, Chu Xuan met with Bai Jinkun and the five individuals behind him at the lake.


    Bai Jinkun stepped forward, presenting a list.


    "Sect Master, these are the names, cultivation levels, and backgrounds of the five individuals," he said.


    Chu Xuan quickly scanned the list before raising his head and subtly looking at one of them.


    Yuan Zichu?


    So this person had come as well. It wasn''t bad that he had arrived. Chu Xuan remembered Yuan Zichu''s cautious nature from before. Such matters were best entrusted to someone meticulous and prudent.


    "Greetings, Sect Master," Yuan Zichu and the others said in unison.


    Chu Xuan stood with his hands behind his back and spoke in a calm tone, "I trust you all, and therefore, I''m assigning an important task to you. There are bound to be some cultivators in the sect with ties to the Reincarnation Divine Sect who are trying to fish in troubled waters. You need to pay close attention and keep a record of these people. The safety of the sect depends on you."


    Yuan Zichu and the others'' eyes widened, filled with excitement and joy. They responded in unison, "We understand, Sect Master."


    This was a great opportunity to become trusted subordinates of the Sect Master! Such a chance was one they absolutely could not miss!