Lu Qingfeng saw his eldest disciple so delighted, waved his hand, and more seals and swords fell.

"Master—"

Wang Li took them and looked up at Lu Qingfeng.

Lu Qingfeng pointed at the seal and said, "This is the 'Qing Ding Governor' seal, you will be the Tianhe Admiral in the future."

This is his eldest disciple, with low cultivation.

Though he has been passed the Supreme Skill and the Great Divine Power.

Temporary, he is still no match for his younger disciples.

Let alone any other admirals in Tianhe.

However.

Lu Qingfeng sealed him as 'Qing Ding Governor', not to let him manage military affairs, but just to give him an identity. First, to ensure he is not underestimated, second, having the Divine Position and enjoying the Tianhe salary greatly benefits his cultivation.

"Master."

"Disciple's skill is low, I fear I cannot take on such a heavy task. I beseech master to retract the decree!"

Wang Li held the seal, hearing it's the position of 'Qing Ding Governor', hurriedly rejecting.

Within the 'Five Ding Governors', Qing Ding is ranked last. Yet, his status is higher than the Seven Politics and Eight Spirits, General Zhi Yue, or the Twelve Direct Talisman Envoys.

How could Wang Li dare to accept?

"You are the eldest disciple under my tutelage, what task can't you undertake with the mere position of Tianhe Admiral?!"

Lu Qingfeng ignored him, waved his hand, pointed at the Immortal Sword in Wang Li's hand, and said, "This sword is called 'Qingming Sword', bestowed by the Jade Emperor. I give this sword to you, whoever dares disobey, the sword shall spare no one!"

When Lu Qingfeng was appointed as Tianpeng, the Jade Emperor bestowed eight Supreme Treasures.

This 'Qingming Sword' was among them.

Its prowess surpasses the 'Heavenly Demon Blood Transformation Divine Sword' held by Zhang Shu. Wang Li's skill is still low; wielding this sword, among Earth Immortals, he can barely protect himself. Once he shifts to 'Luofu Sword Scripture', mastering two Great Divine Powers, ordinary Heavenly Immortals might be powerless against him.

Becoming a Qing Ding Governor may be inadequate for now.

But with Tianpeng True Monarch as his backing, none would dare challenge.

"Disciple is ashamed, thank you, Master!"

Seeing Lu Qingfeng's firm stance, Wang Li dared not refuse further, promptly agreeing.

Passing methods.

Bestowing treasures.

Sealing positions.

After this, Lu Qingfeng dismissed all disciples.

Only he and Ao Le remained in the hall.

As night fell.

Ripple!

Ripple!

A gentle breeze arose, bringing waves of sound by the ear. This was not the sound of Tianhe water, but from the moonlight above, pouring down starlight power.

Ao Le sensed the change in stars, furrowing his brows, "The Jade Emperor just promised husband, instantly fulfilling. First sending five million sets of armor, now pouring starlight power, seeking husband's earnest exertion."

Leaving aside the five million armor sets.

Just the starlight power multiplied by three to five times is an unimaginable gift.

In this environment, cultivation would allow rapid leaps, not just for mortal cultivators, even Earth Immortals and Heavenly Immortals. Cultivating one day is equivalent to several centuries in the human world. Even Golden Immortals can quickly amass mana.

This piece of meat is undeniably plump.

It's certainly gratifying to consume, yet consuming thereafter—

"No matter."

"The Jade Emperor seeks to use me and intends to heavily utilize me, which is favorable. Only with heavy use will advantages and protection be extended. I am at odds with the Buddhist Sect and have never served under Li Jing in the same hall or camp, thus the Jade Emperor feels assured to let me guard Tianhe."

Lu Qingfeng understood internally.

Thus.

When the Jade Emperor asked about his troubles, he opened his mouth wide.

Regardless of whether he wanted these benefits, the Jade Emperor would enlist him without reservation. Better to seize benefits first, handle affairs slowly later.

Starlight power poured down.

Not just him.

Ao Le, Lu Xiao, Lu Yao, and his disciples and generals can utilize the dense starlight power for cultivation, swiftly enhancing their Dao ability.

Provided he's given ample time.

It's possible to expel Li Jing and others, truly controlling Tianhe.

"When soldiers come, generals resist; when water approaches, earth stops it."

"Cultivation is paramount."

Lu Qingfeng looked at Ao Le, "Now the Water Mansion is fully controlled, all affairs sorted, it's time to return to cultivation."

The Space-Time Dharma Body, Golden Immortal Dao ability oversees the Water Mansion.

Body remains outside, nourished by the starlight power, the consciousness and divine soul enter dreams to roam the vast space-time.

Cultivating the Body Separation Method, trivial Divine Separation is no challenge.

Yet the more Divine Separations, the lower the spiritual light of enlightenment.

If unnecessary.

Divine Separation is ill-advised.

Full concentration in cultivation not only accelerates the speed but also achieves greater success. Conversely, upon separation, the cultivation speed of each separated consciousness drastically declines, and each final achievement is often stuck at a lower tier.

This is why many Immortals seldom cultivate separations despite having the ability.

But Lu Qingfeng is different.

Currently, he possesses eight levels of Body Separation.

Seven are gourd separations, refined from treasure gourds, innate spirit roots, blessed by heaven. Comprehending the Dao faster than his original body, aligned with the source, future achievements won't be low.

The last level is the Space-Time Dharma Body.

Refined through Golden Immortal Dao ability and mana, becoming a separation. Dao ability remains forever at the level when emerged from Western Tour, only mana accumulates, the entire Dharma Body unknowingly may dissipate.

Equivalent to a tool.

Doesn't require concern.

Won't distract Lu Qingfeng or delay his cultivation.

However, even Lu Qingfeng, without more top-tier spirit roots like treasure gourds or quiet bamboo, shouldn't rashly create more separations.

He's not yet a Quasi-Sect Leader or Sect Hierarch capable of creating billions of separations, dreaming of three thousand worlds as commonplace.

From essence, Lu Qingfeng still ranks as a First realm Heavenly Immortal.

Far from comparable to these Great Powers!

Only able to cautiously separate.

Immediately.

Running 'Carefree Dream Road', leveraging the Divine Tomb's Immortal Gods' bodies, Lu Qingfeng enters the Space-Time True-False Realm for the third time.

This time he brought Ao Le along once more.

The Dao ability and mana obtained in the Space-Time True-False Realm, although always at risk of dissipating, almost stagnate in progress if one enters the dream without a divine separation.

However, given Ao Le's potential, only through continuous cultivation in the time-space dream, bit by bit accumulating, can he eventually enhance his comprehension and nature, possibly achieving Heavenly Immortal or even Golden Immortal status in reality someday.

Otherwise,

With Ao Le's initial inability to even become a True Immortal, he might forever remain at the Earth Immortal level.

At this moment, the illusory cultivation.

Seemingly futile, is actually 'sharpening the axe does not delay the work of chopping firewood.'

...

A divine separation enters the dream with Ao Le.

Lu Qingfeng's true body resides in the Water Mansion, cultivating with the vast power of the stars, rapidly progressing in Dao ability, and greatly increasing in mana. Immersed within, all affairs of the Water Mansion continue according to prior arrangements.

This newly appointed Tian Peng first subdued the Heavenly Gang Saint, Nine Heavens Slaughter General, Gao Diaobei Weng God General, Long Skull Giant Beast General, Mighty Sword God King General, and other Tianhe Admirals, becoming renowned among the six million Heavenly Soldiers and Water Army of Tianhe.

Furthermore, outside the Water Mansion, he overwhelmed Sa Heavenly Master of the Four Great Celestial Masters, shaking the Tianhe soldiers thrice.

This time, it wasn't just Tianhe.

It spread beyond Tianhe.

Even previous achievements were brought up one by one—

Sweeping away the two Supreme Treasures of Lingji Bodhisattva.

Breaking through the Arhat Formation laid by the Eighteen Arhats.

Defeating Wang Lingguan in combat inside the Spirit Xiao Palace.

As for the battle outside the Barbarian God Realm, overwhelming the Six-Eyed Venerable and Yin Jiao Yin Tai Sui, since it occurred deep in the void, except for a Direct Talisman Envoy who witnessed it, no one else was aware.

But this did not impede Lu Qingfeng's fame from spreading.

Look at those opponents—

Lingji Bodhisattva.

Eighteen Arhats.

Wang Lingguan.

Sa Heavenly Master.

Each one is a renowned figure in the Three Realms!

Defeating one would not necessarily bring fame to Lu Qingfeng.

Even defeating two might not.

But consecutively defeating four, it had to be spread around. Not to mention how impressive it was or how shocked the great powers of the Three Realms were, at least some well-informed or coincidentally overhearing Immortal and Buddha great powers already have a rough impression of Lu Qingfeng—

Qingjing Saint.

Qingjing Daoist.

Tianpeng True Monarch.

In the future, when they encounter him, they won't underestimate him. However, the Three Realms are vast, even though Lu Qingfeng engaged in successive battles, causing a significant commotion, the ones who know him are still few.

Some Golden Immortals, great powers.

Once they close themselves off, it might be for a millennium, or even ten thousand years, a hundred thousand years.

They would certainly have not heard of him.

In the future when crossing the Three Realms, most likely the majority won't recognize Lu Qingfeng.

But no matter what, he has some fame now.

On that day.

Outside Tianhe, a young man in a green robe strides confidently forward.

This youth, handsome yet with a hint of allure, mesmerizes anyone, male or female, who lays eyes on him, leaving them disoriented and lost.

He seemed to have practiced the Great Method of Buddhism, with a subtle Buddha Light illuminating behind his head, making his features appear increasingly dignified. But apart from the Buddha Light, there was also a Pure Light contained, showcasing the authentic Daoist Magic Gate he cultivated, exuding a transcendental immortal aura.

The newcomer gazed at Tianhe.

His face playful, full of joyous anticipation, he was about to stride into Tianhe.

However, since Lu Qingfeng took charge of Tianhe,

Tianhe was orderly.

The borders had gates, the inside had posts, unless one was a Golden Immortal like Sa Heavenly Master, anyone attempting to enter would be stopped.

If one's status was low or backed by great power, they might still be allowed to enter Tianhe to collect some Heavenly River Water or Star Dust Sand.

But if one were foundationally weak and dared to trespass, the six million Tianhe Water Army are no pushovers.

Even,

even if one were a Golden Immortal,

entering without notifying, if one only sneaked in to collect some Tianhe wonders it might be pardoned. But if one were to parade ostentatiously, it would remain inappropriate.

Should Tianpeng True Monarch pursue the matter, it could lead to significant repercussions.

Take Sa Heavenly Master,

taking advantage of Golden Immortal Dao ability, he trespassed into Tianhe, and was suspended and beaten by Tianpeng True Monarch, and even made a serious report to the Jade Emperor.

It is said that Sa Heavenly Master was so infuriated he took a three-month leave, no longer residing in the Tongming Hall.

The green-robed youth, unaware of these matters,

brazenly entered Tianhe, immediately noticed by a River Patrol General, who, leading a hundred water soldiers, stopped him and demanded, "Who goes there, daring to trespass into Tianhe?!"

The youth, seeing this,

was not alarmed but delighted, grinning as he said, "It's perfect the General is here, this Tianhe is so vast, the flowing water makes me dizzy, I can't figure out where the Water Mansion is. Quick, lead the way and take me to see your Marshal."

"Who are you?"

The River Patrol General furrowed his brows slightly, seeing the newcomer seeming familiar with the True Monarch Marshal, unsure if genuine, dared not let him through rashly, and thus asked again.

"Who am I?"

The youth laughed heartily, saying, "I am the Second Brother of your Marshal, back in those days, I brought him out from the bald monk's monastery. To think this brat transformed and became the General Manager of Tianhe, quite impressive. Hearing this in the mortal world, I came specially to Tianhe to see him."

Claiming to be the Second Brother,

the visitor is naturally the Green Fox Great Saint of Yellow Wind Ridge.

When battling Lingji Bodhisattva, Huang Feng Great Saint, fearing his lower level might implicate him, early on sent him away and hid him.

Subsequently,

after Huang Feng Great Saint first submitted to Black Wind Mountain and had to evade the Buddhist Sect, he never ventured outside, having no time for other concerns.

Lu Qingfeng was appointed a heavenly official,

the poor Green Fox Great Saint wandered alone for a long time, unable to contain himself, returned to Yellow Wind Ridge, only to learn his big brother had already fled to safety, while the third brother had returned.

He hurried non-stop to Black Wind Mountain, finding out the big brother was in seclusion.

Then, crestfallen, he left the mountain, inquiring everywhere, eventually learning the third brother ascended to the heavens, becoming Marshal of the Heavenly Canopy.

Impatient by nature,

he journeyed, seeking and asking as he went, hastily rushed to Tianhe, eager to witness his third brother's prestige, and the sights of the Water Mansion.