Now that Ye Ningze had obtained complete control over this space, the most pressing matter was to further expand it.
Expanding the space could be achieved through two main methods. The first was to increase the space's size in a literal sense.
This was not difficult for Ye Ningze; it was merely a matter of time.
After all, he possessed the talent for space, and by continuously expanding it using this talent, the entire space would become incredibly vast. The other method, however, required them to find a way to populate the space. If there was only space without any inhabitants, then the entire space would be useless.
These spaces needed to be utilized effectively; otherwise, they would remain merely empty expanses.
Therefore, Ye Ningze needed people to collect plants, minerals, and even demonic beasts for him.
Ye Ningze believed that by confining these items within the special space, some unique reactions would occur.
Ye Ningze was confident that through their persistent efforts, this space could be made even more powerful and prosperous.
When Ye Ningze conveyed his thoughts to Li Mingbo, Li Mingbo appeared somewhat perplexed. He didn't understand why Ye Ningze wanted to capture demonic beasts.
Capturing demonic beasts was far more difficult than killing them, and at times, it could even lead to the annihilation of their team.
However, since Ye Ningze had made this request, Li Mingbo and the others had no choice but to comply unconditionally.
Thus, Li Mingbo and his group began their endeavor to capture demonic beasts. Ye Ningze, however, did not neglect them.
Ye Ningze placed an item into Li Mingbo's hand, and upon seeing it, Li Mingbo was utterly stunned.
It was refined mithril ore. Mithril ore was already scarce, and what Ye Ningze handed him was refined mithril.
Such an item was exceedingly rare and incredibly precious, to the point where describing it as priceless would not be an exaggeration.
Even if Li Mingbo were to sell it, it would be enough for them to live comfortably without worry in the Sun Base.
It was precisely because of this that Li Mingbo was overjoyed, though they didn't know how to express their gratitude to Ye Ningze.
After a moment of thought, Li Mingbo finally spoke to Ye Ningze.
"Are you truly giving this to me? You know this item is priceless, and we haven't done anything particularly special. Receiving this makes us feel quite overwhelmed."
Everyone present knew Li Mingbo well.
He was an extremely serious, rigid, and conservative person. This meant that for him to accept something, it required time and for the item to truly resonate with him.
Finally, Ye Ningze said something that made him fully accept the reality before him.
"Take this. Perhaps this is the price for your lives."
Upon hearing Ye Ningze's words, Li Mingbo felt no discomfort. Instead, he looked at Ye Ningze with a calm expression.
It was precisely Ye Ningze's frankness that gave him a sense of relief, as the price Ye Ningze was willing to pay was so immense.
Therefore, it was reasonable for them to pay with their lives.
Ye Ningze knew this was not enough; he needed to do more, especially within this secret realm. His tasks here even included confining some people within his own secret realm.
They would become a powerful means for him to transform the space. Ye Ningze had to continuously introduce new elements to achieve the final outcome.
As for what that final outcome would be, no one knew. However, Ye Ningze believed that if he did nothing, the space would not grow on its own.
After giving his instructions, Ye Ningze entered his own space.
As soon as Ye Ningze entered the space, a black shadow immediately appeared beside him.
"Master, what should we do next? To grow this place, it will still require immense sacrifice."
Ye Ningze nodded as a matter of course and then said with a smile,
"Isn't it natural to make sacrifices for growth? We have the time and the confidence to build this space well, so you should believe that we have the time and energy for it."
After Ye Ningze finished speaking, the black shadow seemed to smile. The most precious thing in this space had always been under the black shadow's control.
And the most precious item was undoubtedly the Nine-Colored Golden Lotus. Since Ye Ningze now controlled the entire space, the Nine-Colored Golden Lotus should also belong to Ye Ningze.
Therefore, as soon as Ye Ningze asked for it, the shadow would immediately offer the Nine-Colored Golden Lotus.
However, the Nine-Colored Golden Lotus was no ordinary item, and to fully harness its power, significant preparations were still needed.
Besides enhancing Ye Ningze's power, the Nine-Colored Golden Lotus could also greatly improve his physical attributes.
This would transform Ye Ningze from a formidable individual into a true monster, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that, barring any unforeseen circumstances, Ye Ningze would be virtually unkillable.
It was precisely for this reason that to control the Nine-Colored Golden Lotus,
Ye Ningze first needed to push his physical body to its limits, and he also needed to possess a powerful digestive capacity.
The Nine-Colored Golden Lotus would emit immense energy, and if this energy could not be digested in time,
Ye Ningze's body would explode like a balloon. Therefore, Ye Ningze required a strong digestive ability.
However, these things could not be mastered in a moment. Thus, Ye Ningze needed to continuously train these abilities in this quiet, undisturbed environment.
Once Ye Ningze acquired these powers, he would immediately do everything in his power.
To merge himself with the Nine-Colored Golden Lotus. After the black shadow disappeared, it instantly reappeared before Ye Ningze.
It handed a lotus flower composed of various colors to Ye Ningze and said to him,
"Master, this is the Nine-Colored Golden Lotus you desired. However, I must remind you that the medicinal properties of the Nine-Colored Golden Lotus are extremely potent. To absorb its power into your body all at once, you must be extremely careful."