Standing within the illusory space.
Zhang Tian’s gaze swept over the coffin not far away.
The Queen of Jingjue had left immediately after helping.
Zhang Tian didn't dwell on it, his eyes scanning the surroundings of the illusory space.
A small sun was already hanging in the sky.
Zhang Tian knew in his heart that it absolutely couldn't be stars up there.
This sun was most likely conjured by the serpent's eye.
It probably possessed similar abilities.
He took a breath.
Zhang Tian noticed that since the illusory space gained things similar to the real world, the spiritual energy in the entire area had risen considerably.
"Let's go take a look at the fox tribe's side."
With a thought, Zhang Tian took out the bead that Hu Xue had left him before she departed.
If Hu Xue hadn't given the bead to Zhang Tian back then, it was clear that the fox tribe would have perished along with her death.
As the bead was brought out, the previously calm illusory space seemed to tremble slightly.
"Hmm? Is there a repulsion between two small worlds?"
Observing the slight tremor of the illusory space, Zhang Tian frowned slightly.
He didn't understand this kind of knowledge, so he was quite unfamiliar with these matters.
"If I refine the bead, can I then merge the fox tribe's space into the illusory space?"
Zhang Tian mused, but after thinking about it, he felt it was unlikely.
The two worlds were not of the same kind; one was conjured by the serpent's eye.
The other was created by a fox demon. Even if they were merged, there might be many difficulties later on.
For instance, the fox tribe might end up in his space.
After some thought, Zhang Tian gave up the idea.
"I'll go out and then re-enter."
Zhang Tian murmured, and with a flash, he was once again standing at the foot of the snow-capped mountain.
"Boss, you're out so quickly? Not going to have some quality time with the Queen!"
Fatty chuckled.
Zhang Tian shot Fatty a look.
"Fatty, don't speak nonsense."
After Zhang Tian finished speaking, he vanished from his spot once more.
"Hmph, the boss is very honest. He says he doesn't want it, but his body is honest.
Look, he just came out and went right back in. The boss is too fast; it's better to take it slow."
Fatty pouted.
Wang Banyue covered her mouth, stifling her laughter.
Wu Tianzhen and the others were setting up tents nearby, uninterested in Fatty's silly talk.
At this moment, inside the bead's space.
Zhang Tian stood atop Kunlun Mountain within the space.
Returning to this world felt a moment of unreality.
"Hu Xue is dead. How will I explain it when I go back?"
Zhang Tian touched his cheek, unsure of how to explain.
After thinking for a moment, Zhang Tian decided to simply not mention it and go see if anything major had happened in the city.
It would be fine to let the fox tribe in the city carry on as they were.
With a flash, Zhang Tian soon arrived before Qingqiu City.
Zhang Tian waved his hand, and his figure gradually became concealed.
Once one's cultivation reached a certain level, minor techniques would naturally be learned.
Zhang Tian moved stealthily and entered the city smoothly.
The city seemed as prosperous as ever, with everyone living their own lives.
It was like a paradise.
If one person was imprisoned, it would be agonizing. But if thousands were imprisoned, and even developed a nation, it would undoubtedly be flourishing.
Zhang Tian quickly reached the familiar castle.
Entering the royal palace, Zhang Tian saw many ministers, just like before.
However, sitting on the throne was no longer Hu Xue, but another woman.
Zhang Tian understood that Hu Xue had likely been replaced.
Moreover, Zhang Tian carefully noticed that time seemed to flow differently here compared to the outside world.
The alternation of day and night was much faster here.
This meant that twenty-four hours outside might equate to more than three times that here.
"It seems like several months must have passed here after we left."
Thinking this, Zhang Tian shook his head. Since they had already made arrangements, he didn't need to interfere.
All he needed to do was to seal the gate on the mountaintop.
This way, they wouldn't be able to leave easily.
Of course, when he returned to Bei Li later, Zhang Tian would come back again.
He would then tell these people about the secrets of the outside world.
If anyone wanted to leave, Zhang Tian wouldn't stop them.
However, they would have to accept the dangers of the outside world and face the consequence of becoming small foxes.
Shaking his head, Zhang Tian returned to the mountaintop.
Looking at the stone gate before him, Zhang Tian willed it, and a drop of blood flowed out.
Immediately, Zhang Tian dripped the blood onto the stone gate.
At the same time, he sat down cross-legged.
After Hu Xue's death, this space became ownerless.
Zhang Tian was now performing a blood-bonding ritual.
Once these steps were completed, Zhang Tian would be able to control this world completely.
In this way, Zhang Tian would finally possess a world entirely his own.
"Should I also move some things from the illusory space over here?"
Zhang Tian pondered.
After all, he only had half the usage rights of the illusory space.
But moving them would be too troublesome.
After thinking it over, Zhang Tian abandoned the idea.
The Queen of Jingjue probably wouldn't take his things, and besides, he controlled most of the illusory space, so there was no need to worry.
Zhang Tian sat on the ground.
He waved his hand, circulating his energy.
Soon, Zhang Tian felt as if the entire world was connected to him.
That faint, subtle connection was wondrous.
It was very similar to when Zhang Tian first refined the illusory space.
Furthermore, Zhang Tian discovered that he could control the weather within this space at will.
It was as if he were a creator god.
Zhang Tian glanced at the world that consisted of only a large mountain, then stamped his foot and exited the space.
Zhang Tian looked at his hand; the bead had disappeared. On Zhang Tian's palm, there was a mark like a small flower.
Zhang Tian knew this was the mark of a fully refined small world.
"So this is what it's like after fully refining it."
Zhang Tian murmured, then looked at the jade eye hanging around his neck.
His mouth twitched.
Damn it, Zhang Tian now finally understood why the Queen of Jingjue could enter without needing the jade eye.
Because she had fully refined it before!
"No, I'll have to ask her for my world back later."
Zhang Tian thought to himself, his eyes growing serious.
He looked in the distance.
The ground had already been cleared by everyone.
The surrounding snow had also been swept away.
Several tents now stood before his eyes.
"Boss, you're finally back! A whole day has passed. Boss is still the strongest; Fatty admits defeat."
Fatty gave a thumbs-up.
A whole day?
Zhang Tian was a bit surprised, but upon reflection, he realized that the time he spent refining had not been short.
"Fatty, where is the Princess Consort?"
"Haven't you seen her recently?"
Zhang Tian asked calmly.
Fatty rubbed his head.
"Feifei and I usually meet at night, unlike you, boss, who meets her day and night together."
As Fatty spoke, he became increasingly lewd.
Zhang Tian slapped his forehead, knowing he shouldn't have engaged in conversation with this guy.
"Old Hu, how is it? Have you found the route?"
Zhang Tian approached Hu Bayi.
Hu Bayi held his compass, his dark face showing some seriousness.
"Yes, the route has been found. Heading south, we should reach Motuo soon!"
Hu Bayi said, glancing at Zhang Qilin.
Hu Bayi was unsure if Zhang Qilin, after regaining his memories, still had memories of his mother.