Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil in the Cultivation World Chapter 792 - 402: The Ten Thousand Beasts Secret Realm Three Years Later, Two Billion Population_2

Considering that a mere fraction of its might could utterly devastate his former Sect, the ease with which he could join such a Nascent Soul Sect left him utterly astounded.

Furthermore, for an average cultivator, twenty-five years passes remarkably quickly.

Should the unaffiliated cultivators of the Southern Continent discover the effortless acquisition of Foundation Establishment Pills, they would undoubtedly descend into utter frenzy.

This represents a monumental opportunity, one countless lone cultivators can only dream of.

Yet, within the Primordial Talisman Sect, such a treasure is obtained with astonishing simplicity.

This starkly illustrates the immense disparity between individuals and between various Sects.

"Senior Brother, do you happen to know the quality of these Foundation Establishment Pills?" Shen Yanci inquired.

He pondered that if it were a standard Foundation Establishment Pill, acquiring two might be a safer bet. Despite possessing an Earth Spirit Root, and thus decent aptitude, success was never absolutely guaranteed. However, with two Foundation Establishment Pills, a 100% certainty of success could be achieved.

"Naturally, these are Perfect-level Foundation Establishment Pills," Zhang Lei declared. "Given they are crafted by the Peak Master, how could they be anything less than exceptional?"

"This is precisely why innumerable Outer Sect Disciples eagerly seek to exchange for Foundation Establishment Pills directly within the Sect, rather than purchasing them from independent alchemists."

"A single Perfect-level Foundation Establishment Pill from our Sect guarantees our Foundation Establishment."

Zhang Lei offered a smile, clearly sharing the sentiment that the Pill Peak Master's alchemical prowess transcended all known limits. The ability to refine a Perfect-level Foundation Establishment Pill was, in itself, truly beyond comprehension.

Of course, this extraordinary feat brought immense benefits to all Sect disciples. The Perfect Foundation Establishment Pill, notably free of Elixir Poison, spared all cultivators from numerous future complications.

"A Perfect-level Foundation Establishment Pill? Isn't that a bit too incredible?"

"If that's the case, how many Foundation Establishment Cultivators does the Sect currently boast?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Yanci was utterly stunned. On the Southern Continent, most cultivators could only hope to obtain Inferior Foundation Establishment Pills. With extraordinary fortune, they might secure an ordinary one. Only disciples from established Nascent Soul Sects could potentially acquire a Top-grade Foundation Establishment Pill. As for the Perfect Foundation Establishment Pill, it remained a legendary elixir, entirely unseen by common cultivators.

Yet, within the Primordial Talisman Sect, such a mythical item could be casually exchanged for, which truly defied belief. What kind of formidable foundation did such a Sect possess?

"Well, our Sect's development period has been relatively brief," Zhang Lei explained. "Consequently, the number of Foundation Establishment Cultivators isn't overwhelmingly vast; perhaps only one or two thousand."

"However, our Qi Cultivation Stage cultivators have already reached 400,000, and the ranks of Outer Sect Disciples are swelling rapidly. It won't be long before the number of Outer Sect Disciples surpasses a million."

Zhang Lei spoke with a noticeable touch of pride. He was well aware of the human race's precarious position on the Western Continent, acknowledging that compared to the dominant races, the Primordial Talisman Sect's power was still negligible. Nevertheless, he harbored a strong conviction that, given time, the human race would eventually eclipse many demon races.

"Two thousand Foundation Establishment cultivators, 400,000 Qi Cultivation Stage cultivators—such numbers are simply unimaginable!" Shen Yanci gasped, profoundly shocked.

He was acquainted with the numerous Sects on the Southern Continent, even some Nascent Soul Sects. Yet, even those highly established Nascent Soul Sects considered tens of thousands of Qi Cultivation Stage cultivators a remarkable achievement. As for Foundation Establishment Cultivators, they might number slightly over a thousand. The crucial difference, however, was that these Sects had taken millennia to reach their current scale. The Primordial Talisman Sect, on the other hand, reportedly developed to such a level of strength in mere decades, not even a full century.

"But I recall hearing that five or six years ago, the population of the Ten Thousand Beasts Secret Realm was only around one billion," Shen Yanci mused. "Why has it suddenly skyrocketed to two billion? What precisely transpired?"

Shen Yanci's curiosity was piqued by this almost illogical population boom within the Ten Thousand Beasts Secret Realm. On the Southern Continent, a country's population typically increased by only two or three percent annually, a rate often hampered by incessant warfare and high mortality rates.

"Ah, this actually relates to Peak Master Su of the Beast Taming Peak," Zhang Lei revealed. "It's said that the Beast Taming Peak Master acquired an Ancient Strange Insect, the Yin Yang Butterfly, from the outside world. This Ancient Strange Insect produces a unique Yin Yang Nectar."

"Even a single drop of this Yin Yang Nectar, when diluted in water and consumed by mortals, guarantees pregnancy. Furthermore, the resulting offspring are remarkably robust and possess a high probability of being born with Spirit Roots."

"Thanks to this exceptional Yin Yang Nectar, the population within the Ten Thousand Beasts Secret Realm has surged. In just a few short years, the mortal population has exploded to two billion. More importantly, this has led to a significant increase in the number of cultivators possessing Spirit Roots."

"It's even rumored that many cultivators are now purchasing this Yin Yang Nectar water themselves, as even the descendants of cultivators aren't always born with Spirit Roots."

Zhang Lei elaborated, acknowledging that this information was common knowledge within the Ten Thousand Beasts Secret Realm. Shen Yanci, having only recently joined the Primordial Talisman Sect, was naturally unaware of these details. Therefore, what Zhang Lei shared was merely general information, not a closely guarded secret.

"Yin Yang Nectar water? Such a miraculous substance truly exists in this world!" Shen Yanci exclaimed. "No wonder the population of the Ten Thousand Beasts Secret Realm has grown so rapidly. Most of the population must be infants."

"But in another decade, I fear they could become the very backbone of the Primordial Talisman Sect. Yet, why is the Primordial Talisman Sect so intensely focused on increasing its population?"

Shen Yanci rubbed his chin, finding this particular aspect rather perplexing. He recognized the profound significance of Yin Yang Nectar water. If such a unique Spiritual Liquid were to be sold on the Southern Continent, countless cultivator families would undoubtedly go berserk. After all, these families all harbored a deep desire for their descendants to possess Spirit Roots. Consuming Yin Yang Nectar water would dramatically enhance the probability of their offspring being born with Spirit Roots. This was, in essence, a strategic resource of immeasurable value.

However, within the Primordial Talisman Sect, even common mortals could easily purchase Yin Yang Nectar water, treating it almost as if it were worthless, which greatly astonished him. He also knew, however, that the Beast Taming Peak Master was a Golden Core Zhenren, rumored to be on the verge of Nascent Soul, and was also the Lord Sect Master's Dao Companion, possessing unfathomable Cultivation. He dared not speculate too deeply on the intentions of such a grand figure. After all, he was currently merely a seventh-layer Qi Cultivation rookie, separated from such a powerful being by an immeasurable gulf.

"However, you might also grasp why we now have so many expansion tasks within the Primordial Talisman Sect," Zhang Lei continued. "The population within the Ten Thousand Beasts Secret Realm has surged far too quickly. In a short span, the population has reached two billion, and the Qi Cultivation Stage cultivators number 400,000."

"If this trend persists, the resources within the Secret Realm World will be insufficient to satisfy the demands of so many cultivators. Fortunately, the Lord Sect Master has discovered a new Secret Realm World. It is said to be a truly extraordinary Secret Realm, known as the Wood Dragon Secret Realm. The very soil of that Secret Realm is quite unique; every inch is Spiritual Soil. Therefore, if Spirit Rice or Spirit Medicine is cultivated in such a place, the yield would multiply several times over. By then, feeding a population of two billion, let alone two hundred billion, would pose no challenge whatsoever."

Zhang Lei spoke with visible smugness. For him, the greater the prosperity of the Primordial Talisman Sect, the more benefits he would personally accrue. Without these expansion tasks, he would not have accumulated such a substantial quantity of Contribution Points.

"Wood Dragon Secret Realm? Could it be the legendary True Spirit Secret Realm? No way, is this actually true?"

"Can this Sect truly control a True Spirit Secret Realm? Isn't that simply too unbelievable?"

At this moment, a voice abruptly resonated within Shen Yanci's sea of consciousness, clearly emanating from the Artifact Spirit of the Secret Treasure he had previously acquired, the Qiantian Fire Spirit Pearl. It, too, was profoundly shocked, perceiving the Primordial Talisman Sect as truly unfathomable.

"Controlling a True Spirit Secret Realm is hardly its most astonishing feat," Shen Yanci communicated back to the Artifact Spirit within him. "Observe the Gate of Space ahead, don't you? It is rumored to be an unrivaled treasure under the direct control of the Lord Sect Master. It can, theoretically, establish a Gate of Space capable of teleporting to any location in the world. This far surpasses the capabilities of any mere teleportation array." Having joined the Primordial Talisman Sect, his horizons had indeed broadened immensely. His former Sect now seemed like a mere backwater in comparison, utterly incapable of rivaling the Primordial Talisman Sect.