Leo looked at Jennifer, Christian, and Ellis and said, “Jennifer, Christian, Ellis, you are responsible for relocating the disciples and the avian beasts within the sect. Then, take the disciples to Starstream Hollow for training.”
Jennifer, Christian, and Ellis nodded solemnly in agreement.
“Alondra, the development of Starfall Shop must not slow down. I’m entrusting it to you,” Leo said, turning to Alondra.
“Rest assured, Sect Master. Within the Martial Dynasty, the shops of the Everlasting Trade Association can be brought under our control. Next, we will expand towards the neighboring dynasties. I will ensure Starfall Shop becomes powerful!” Alondra’s eyes sparkled with confidence.
Leo nodded, having no doubt about Alondra’s capabilities.
“Serene, Akira, and Elder Noah, you three will continue to oversee the expansion and security of Clearwind Town.”
“Yes, Sect Master!”
With everything arranged, Leo smiled and said, “Let’s head back. Tonight, we’ll feast on tiger meat Medicinal Feast!”
That evening, Clearwind Town was brightly lit at the Lord’s Manor.
In the banquet hall of the Lord’s Manor, two long tables were laden with fragrant Medicinal Feast and various Spirit Fruits.
Leo, Violet, Holden, and other Honored Elders of the Lord’s Manor joined the Martial Dynasty Emperor, Prince Caius, Princess Lyra, and others for dinner.
The next morning, Leo entered the cultivation chamber to begin his secluded training to break through to the Spirit God realm.
Time flew by, and three months passed in the blink of an eye.
During these three months, under the leadership of Violet, Holden, Jennifer, Christian, and others, Seven Stars Sect’s various endeavors proceeded smoothly with new developments almost every day.
Starfall Shop also expanded rapidly under Alondra’s management.
Clearwind Town’s area increased several times over, becoming one of the prominent large towns within Martial Dynasty.
Outside the cultivation chamber at Lord’s Manor.
Elder Archie visited outside the chamber daily to stay informed in case the Sect Master emerged with any needs.
“It’s been over three months now. I wonder when the Sect Master will come out,” Elder Archie muttered to himself before intending to leave.
Just as Elder Archie turned around, the heavy stone door of the cultivation chamber emitted a muffled sound and then opened automatically.
Elder Archie’s face lit up with joy as he quickly turned back to look through the door.
A tall figure in white stepped out from within.
“Sect Master, you’ve emerged,” Elder Archie said joyfully upon seeing Leo come out.
Recognizing Elder Archie, Leo nodded with a smile.
At that moment, Elder Archie sensed a profound aura emanating from Leo.
“Sect Master, are you about to break through to the Spirit God realm?” Elder Archie asked with a slight gulp.
Leo nodded and replied, “I’ve sensed the barrier to the Spirit God realm but still lack some opportunities.”
Opportunities cannot be grasped merely through prolonged seclusion.
“Congratulations on advancing your cultivation further,” Elder Archie said with a respectful bow.
Besides improving his cultivation during seclusion, Leo had diligently studied the inheritance of Ancient Tyrant Pill Sovereign, gaining deeper insights into the techniques and processes of refining seventh-grade pills.
Additionally, Leo had thoroughly studied and contemplated the Spirit Seal Array obtained on Pill Sovereign Island, gaining a deeper understanding of formations.
Of course, whether it was refining seventh-grade pills or setting up seventh-grade formations required formally entering the Spirit God realm and possessing Spirit Core power to practice.
Leo stretched his body and asked Elder Archie, “Elder Archie, how is Clearwind Town’s construction progressing?”
“Reporting to Sect Master, after three months of construction, the town’s area has expanded fivefold compared to before. Clearwind Town now gathers over a million cultivators and rivals Zratol in scale,” Elder Archie replied.
“Good. Let’s go take a look,” Leo said with satisfaction.
With that, Leo and Elder Archie flashed into the sky above Clearwind Town.
From high above, they saw magnificent buildings rising from the ground within Clearwind Town. On its wide streets, cultivators came and went in bustling activity.
Looking in all directions-east, south, west, north-Clearwind Town indeed matched Zratol in scale as Elder Archie had said.
“With Clearwind Town’s current scale, perhaps its name should change. From now on, let’s call it Clearwind City,” Leo suggested with a smile.
“Yes, Sect Master,” Elder Archie agreed with a nod.
“Let’s go check out Starfall Shop,” Leo said as his gaze fell on the most prosperous pavilion in Clearwind Town’s central square.
The two flashed into Starfall Shop. Inside its spacious and grand shopfronts were endless streams of cultivators.
In the shop’s backyard, Leo and Elder Archie met Alondra.
“Sect Master, you’ve emerged!” Alondra exclaimed joyfully.
Leo nodded with a smile.
Alondra handed a Spirit Scroll to Leo and reported, “Sect Master, this is Starfall Shop’s sales data for these three months. Our franchisees and products have expanded into nearly ten nearby dynasties such as Crescent Dynasty and Godsbane Dynasty. Our daily sales have surpassed fifty million Low-Quality Spirit Stones!”
After hearing Alondra’s report, Leo’s eyes lit up. Daily sales of fifty million Low-Quality Spirit Stones were indeed akin to striking gold every day.
“Well done. You’ve worked hard,” Leo praised.
Alondra replied with a smile, “Thanks to Sect Master defeating three half-step Spirit God realm experts and destroying Runecarver Sect, Everlasting Trade Association, and Yin Shadow Gate-along with slaying Silverwing Thunderhawk-none of the major forces in various dynasties dare openly hinder Starfall Shop’s expansion.”
Leo agreed wholeheartedly. In this world where strength reigns supreme, it’s all about who has the harder fists.
Of course, Leo also understood that while those major forces might not openly obstruct them now, covert actions were likely inevitable.
“Continue developing without worry. The various dynasties pose no threat; they will eventually fall under our sect’s jurisdiction,” Leo assured confidently.
Both Alondra and Elder Archie felt confident in this regard.
“Sect Master, there’s one more matter I need to report,” Alondra said after a moment of contemplation as her face took on a serious expression.
“What is it?”
“The Martial Dynasty and nearly ten surrounding dynasties like Crescent Dynasty and Giant Wolf Dynasty are located in Southern Marches Realm’s southern region-relatively remote.”
“Currently within each dynasty are our shops and franchisees. Should we continue expanding into those governed by Galactic Dynasty?”
“Galactic Dynasty?” Leo raised an eyebrow.
“Sect Master, reaching Galactic Dynasty requires passing through Moonset Sea-a vast market for maritime merchants.”
“Within Galactic Dynasty’s jurisdiction lies an imperial family as supreme rulers overseeing over twenty small countries along with some formidable forces.”