Chapter 2153 - 2154: Ling Feng’s Concerns! (Second Update)

"Alright, I thank everyone for your participation. This year’s Ancient Star Gate release is now concluded," the Emperor Netherworld said, quite satisfied.

The subsequent releases only summoned some Ancient Fragments, without any complete treasures. However, it was still enough to excite people.

After all, in this event, there was indeed a complete Ancient Treasure, although it was just half of the Moon Wheel. At least it proved that the Ancient Star Gate still holds significant potential.

It can be anticipated that future All Star Festivals should be able to maintain a certain level of enthusiasm.

Next, it was the Kongming Divine Race’s internal exchange ceremony.

The Emperor Netherworld smiled as he looked at the appraisers in the appraisal seats and said, "Thank you, masters. Without you, today’s festival would have been difficult to complete successfully."

"To thank all of you, as per the previous agreement, you do not need to pay any fees to use the Ancient Star Gate!"

The Emperor Netherworld laughed and continued, "Moreover, to celebrate the successful conclusion of this festival, each of you masters will have two opportunities to exchange!"

"Thank you, Clan Leader of Kongming Divine Race!" A group of appraisers showed a hint of excitement.

Why wouldn’t they want the chance to test their luck using the Ancient Star Gate without having to pay any fees?

Yeu Junyao focused her gaze on the Emperor Netherworld and loudly said, "Hey, I also helped with appraisals. At the very least, I should get one or two exchange opportunities, right?"

"Haha!" The Emperor Netherworld nodded and smiled, "Alright, since we’re in such a joyous mood, you can also have two free exchange opportunities, young lady!"

"Haha!"

Yeu Junyao was immediately overjoyed and looked at Ling Feng with a smug expression, saying, "Hey kid, how about it? I barely said a few words and it was worth more than your whole day of appraising, aren’t you envious?"

Ling Feng couldn’t help but roll his eyes. She hadn’t even exchanged for anything good yet. Was there really a need to be this smug?

Meanwhile, the Flame Ice Leader on stage tightened his fists when he saw how familiar Ling Feng and Yeu Junyao were with each other and sighed. He then shifted his gaze elsewhere.

As the saying goes, once you’ve seen the vast ocean, other waters don’t compare!

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On the appraisal seats, Xuan Mechanism Venerable stood up and bowed slightly to the Emperor Netherworld, saying casually, "Well, this old man will give it a small try!"

Having said that, he casually took out an item of no high value and tossed it into the Ancient Star Gate.

The Ancient Star Gate spat out an item of even lower value.

However, Xuan Mechanism Venerable wasn’t disappointed, merely laughing heartily, "It’s all about participation. Once is enough; you all give it a try, I’ll pass."

Free-spirited and carefree, Xuan Mechanism Venerable certainly lived up to the name of a master.

Next, two other venerables also stepped forward to try. They were evidently well-prepared and the treasures they brought out were quite valuable.

Unfortunately, their luck was evidently not good, and the items they exchanged for were only just enough not to incur a loss.

Then it was the turn of the other appraisers, all trying with anticipation and nerves.

Regrettably, they also didn’t obtain anything good. All they got were treasures used in previous exchanges, relatively low in value.

"It’s my turn!"

Yeu Junyao, a direct descendant of the Jiuli Divine Race, naturally had plenty of treasures on her person.

The items she took out were a talisman and a small cauldron, both comparable to Immortal level artifacts. Ultimately, they got her an Ancient Treasure fragment in exchange.

The value was decent, at least it seemed to have made a small profit.

Yeu Junyao held the Ancient Treasure fragment, and seeing some symbols on it, a hint of a smile flashed in her eyes, though she hid it well and turned to frown and complain, "Darn it, such bad luck!"

However, Ling Feng, who was very familiar with Yeu Junyao, noticed that arc on her lips. It seemed she found something of greater value within that fragment.

After appraising, nothing special was found in the fragment. The Emperor Netherworld pretended to be generous by handing the fragment over to Yeu Junyao.

Finally, it was Ling Feng’s turn to exchange.

Striding up to the Ancient Star Gate, Ling Feng began to ponder what item to use for the exchange.

Indeed, he had many good items on him, but could he exchange for the treasure that caused the Eastern Emperor Bell to resonate? He was uncertain.

"I’ll start with an item of moderate value to test it out!"

Ling Feng took a deep breath and took out a Burning Heart Lotus.

"Burning Heart Lotus!"

Immediately, many people in the arena recognized the item. Although there had been others who used rare Spirit Plants for exchange, the value of the Burning Heart Lotus still stood out.

Ling Feng tossed the Burning Heart Lotus directly into the Star Gate. Then, accompanied by the shaking glow from within the Star Gate, a Jade Pendant was spat out.

This Jade Pendant had a special texture and was an item used in previous exchanges, but Ling Feng managed to exchange it out.

"The young fellow’s luck isn’t bad!"

Xuan Mechanism Venerable nodded and smiled. Although the value of Ling Feng’s Burning Heart Lotus was good, the Jade Pendant’s value was at least triple that.

The Emperor Netherworld also smiled and said, "Well, you do have good luck. You’ve earned back on your first item."

However, Ling Feng narrowed his eyes slightly, staring deep into the Ancient Star Gate, as if contemplating something.

In truth, just as the light of the Ancient Star Gate flickered, Ling Feng clearly felt that something inside the Ancient Star Gate seemed to resonate slightly with the Eastern Emperor Bell.

"Apart from this Ancient Star Gate, there is indeed another item influenced by the aura of the Eastern Emperor Bell!"

Ling Feng thought to himself and subconsciously took out a peculiarly shaped small stone from his pocket.

This small stone was something Ling Feng had exchanged for at the Hundred Treasures Market at a high cost of one million Elemental Stones.

Although Ling Feng hadn’t discovered anything special about the stone, it indeed triggered a response from the Eastern Emperor Bell.

Being similarly sensed by the Eastern Emperor Bell, perhaps this item could be exchanged for the exotic treasure within the Ancient Star Gate.

The possibility wasn’t absent, but Ling Feng had another layer of concern.

Even if that treasure came out, would he be able to live to take it away?

Ling Feng had been watching the Emperor Netherworld’s actions carefully. It was hard to believe that he would let someone leave with a valuable treasure as freely as he acted.

Earlier, the Emperor Netherworld was even ready to fall out with the Flame Ice Leader over a black box!

Even such a powerful leader like the Flame Ice Leader faced challenges, so what about himself?

With the Emperor Netherworld’s facade of politeness, it was likely he wouldn’t let anyone leave easily with something valuable.

But there was only this one opportunity!

It was easy to imagine the immense value of a treasure that caused the Divine Artifact Eastern Emperor Bell to resonate!

If he gave up now, Ling Feng would not be able to reconcile with himself.

"No matter what, I’ll give it a try first!"

Ling Feng took a deep breath. Regardless of how the Emperor Netherworld would respond, he decided to exchange the treasure himself.

Perhaps, like that inconspicuous small stone, only someone like him, who bore the Eastern Emperor Bell, could discover its uniqueness.

As for others, they might not comprehend its value at all.

With that decision, Ling Feng promptly tossed the small stone into the Star Gate.