A complete set of landscapes gathered, and dazzling lights instantly flickered in the sky above the small courtyard, capturing everyone’s attention.

The human residence is fresh and elegant; the demon residence is luxurious and resplendent; the devil residence is magnificent and exotic; the ghost residence is shrouded in the moonlight and mist, meanwhile releasing their own rich and powerful buff.

"Immortal Mountain Pavilion, so magnificent!"

"Huh? That is evidently demonic energy and yin energy, how can they appear together with spiritual energy and yet not interfere with each other? How curious!"

"Oh my! Did I just see the Celestial Palace? This is definitely the Celestial Palace!"

"Look at you acting like you’ve never seen anything before, this is the Supreme Treasure Mr. Jiang brought from the Celestial Realm! I’ve got a private courtyard there, full of spiritual energy, perfect for secluded cultivation..."

...

As for the other guests, including the ghost cultivators like Tang Qin, they remained in the Netherworld courtyard, not yet witnessing the marvel of the pavilion in the sky.

At this moment, they were both excited and slightly annoyed, wondering if they might have the qualification to reside in a small courtyard within the Immortal Mountain Palace.

Jiang Yuan patiently explained the buff of each landscape.

Although both human and demon residences prioritize spiritual energy, the buff is tailor-made, the former matching human cultivators; the latter more suitable for demon cultivators.

If one wants to obtain the appropriate buff, naturally it’s better to reside accordingly. Of course, mixed residence is possible, but it requires one’s courtyard to burn more energy sources.

The courtyards were lively as they were redistributed, time now approaching dusk.

The rain showed no sign of stopping, the sky darkened, and the lamps in the courtyards glowed warmly and gently.

"Sir, I visited the Demon Realm Alliance headquarters today, Alliance Leader Lan said Du Li already disclosed the collective ascension plan to you." Yuan Man took the opportunity to inquire, glancing at Qu Luming who was grinning broadly.

She didn’t avoid them, as this man was Du Li’s avatar, undoubtedly involved in the ascension plan should it be enacted.

"Indeed, I even took a look at that mysterious power." Jiang Yuan nodded, "Repairing the Heart Mirror is also part of the ascension plan, a crucial screening process. I’ve received the necessary materials and we’ll proceed to the next phase of repair in four or five days."

Yuan Man hastily asked, "Thank you, sir. May I ask how much the alliance pays you for repairing the divine artifact?"

This was no secret, he replied frankly, "Two million Spirit Stones."

Upon hearing this, the listener raised an eyebrow and huffed coldly, "That’s all? Du Li is really stingy!"

"Senior, calm down. The Demon Realm Alliance is vast and interconnected, currently really lacking surplus."

With his main body solving grievances, Qu Luming straightened his back, chuckled and said, "The Wilderness World is so vast, with countless demon cultivators and demon beasts. Just organizing their smooth migration requires enormous resources.

Initially, we considered cooperating with the Demon King. The plan was to ascend with the Demon King, then use the resources he passes along to combine with all Demon Realm Alliance assets to settle all living beings.

However, plans couldn’t keep up with changes. Presently, the Demon Realm Alliance squeezes every penny to save as much as possible, just so the migrants can have a bit more when the time comes.

To say nothing else, there’s City Lord Yuan’s Cloud City with so many citizens. They’ve only enjoyed prosperity for a few years before having to migrate, leaving more resources behind is necessary to settle them down, wouldn’t you agree?"

Yuan Man shot him a glance, snorted, "You’re a two-timer, lucky Mr. Jiang is magnanimous enough to take you as a guest, otherwise unsure who you’d cozy up to.

No matter how you save, shouldn’t skimp on Mr. Jiang’s payment for repairing the divine artifact! Du Li must have figured out Mr. Jiang is good-natured, won’t fuss over details? Hmph!"

Seeing the tension rising, Jiang Yuan quickly waved his hand, "Thank you, City Lord Yuan, for speaking up for me.

But even if he gave me more, I wouldn’t want it. Money is external, sufficient is enough, greed is a curse for cultivators.

Moreover, once the Heart Mirror is repaired, the Demon Realm Alliance merely borrows it, ultimately you’re the beneficiary."

He thought to himself, "I even have the task of repairing the Demon Mirror for you, mostly without needing to search hard for materials or reason for extensive repair, what’s more needed?"

"Besides, a small favor shouldn’t be exaggerated, receiving exactly what’s given is enough. Trying to take too much, inevitably leads to debt, definitely not suitable."

"You are truly a person outside worldly norms, Mr. Qu admires you!" Qu Luming gave a salute, smiling, "Actually, I came over to hear your wisdom..."

He glanced at Yuan Man, lowered his voice, "I don’t really trust Du Li.

This avatar of mine still has many unsettled matters, and he begins to dream of absorbing and refining the Power of the Celestial Dao’s Remnant for collective ascension, something feels not quite reliable."

Qu Luming edged closer, voice even lower, "Especially me being a ghost cultivator, when the array activates, will I end up like those who overestimate themselves, instantly exploding lifeless?" 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

"That’s indeed possible." Yuan Man replied, "So far, no demon cultivator has succeeded, how are they so confident it will definitely succeed? Instead of angering that mysterious power, devouring everyone?"

She gazed sharply at Jiang Yuan, "I’m also uncertain, here to consult you."

Jiang Yuan inwardly said, "You both asked the right person!"

"I just explored the bottom, Yuan Man guessed precisely, triggering the array is another form of collective ascension!"

"If being instantly devoured, all cultivators’ power scattering in between heaven and earth is considered collective ascension, then that’s feasible." He nodded and smiled, "But ascending to immortality is absolutely impossible.

Today, in front of Du Li, I didn’t shatter the illusion, fearing he couldn’t handle the blow and refused to believe.