Chapter 785 - 130: The Exchange Gathering

The atmosphere in the private room suddenly froze, a mocking laugh abruptly rang out, and the figure of Yuanbao True Monarch appeared at the door, causing the temperature inside to plummet to freezing point.

Cangfeng True Monarch and Cangyue Saintess both raised their eyes, cold gleams flashing in their pupils;

Murong Yan also restrained his mockery, his expression solemn as he took on a stance of mutual hostility with a common enemy.

The other Nascent Soul True Monarchs, although silent, turned their heads one after another, everyone aware of the deep-seated blood feud between Yuanbao True Monarch and Cangyuan Holy Land, unwilling to wade into these murky waters.

"You thief, how dare you show up here?" Cangfeng True Monarch’s voice was cold as ice, seemingly able to freeze the air, with the fierce aura of his sword poised to strike, the sound of the sword’s cry faintly audible.

Yuanbao True Monarch, however, was indifferent, instead sneering, his triangular eyes narrowing into fine slits: "I conduct myself upright and sit properly, why wouldn’t I dare? This is Celestial Essence Immortal City of Yuan Province, not your private ground of Cangyuan Holy Land. With Immortal City’s restrictions here, do you dare to make a move? Perhaps your ancestor’s grave was excavated, and you’re confused with anger?"

"Courting death!" Cangfeng True Monarch shouted angrily, his sword intent surged wildly, almost breaking through the restriction of the private room, "Today, I will settle the score of your excavation of the ancestral tomb years ago!"

"Cangfeng Dao Friend, calm your anger!" Purple Robe True Monarch quickly stood up to mediate, raised his hand to release a ray of spiritual light stabilizing the room’s restriction, "Today is the underground transaction meeting hosted by Xuancheng Pill Master, shrouded by the ancient grand array of Immortal City, any act of violence will inevitably backlash. You are all powerful figures, do not let personal grudges ruin the grand scheme of mutual exchange, else it would be a waste of Xuancheng Pill Master’s dignity."

Cangfeng True Monarch’s chest heaved, his anger hard to suppress, yet he too understood the power of Immortal City’s restrictions, snorted coldly, withdrew his sword intent, his gaze still as sharp as a cold blade locked onto Yuanbao True Monarch: "Today, for Xuancheng Pill Master and Immortal City’s sake I’ll spare you once, next time we meet, your life will be forfeit!"

Cangyue Saintess slowly withdrew her gaze, her aura even more cold and detached, saying nothing;

Murong Yan took a step forward, his tone arrogant and disdainful: "Yuanbao thief, how dare you act wantonly here? If you know what’s good for you, scram quickly, lest you taint the eyes of the Saintess and the True Monarchs!"

Yuanbao True Monarch couldn’t be bothered with Murong Yan, directly finding an empty seat to sit down, while casually glancing over to Li Ji’an behind True Monarch Qingxiao, his triangular eyes narrowed imperceptibly then returned to normal.

True Monarch Qingxiao seized the opportunity to transmit a message to Li Ji’an: "Chang’an, this person’s Dao name is Yuanbao, a rare loose cultivator Nascent Soul in One Realm. He has extraordinary strength and possesses an elusive secret escape technique, making him incredibly difficult to capture or kill. He especially enjoys tomb raiding and grave digging, seizing heavy treasures from ancestral lands, thus numerous powers hold great hatred toward him, yet none have succeeded in eliminating him."

"More than ten years ago, he excavated the ancestral tomb of Cangfeng True Monarch, stole the heavy treasures inside, and thus the two became mortal enemies. Cangfeng True Monarch has been pursuing him ever since."

Li Ji’an understood, no wonder Cangfeng True Monarch reacted so fiercely. He sensed Yuanbao True Monarch’s gaze, his heart trembled slightly but did not panic, confident that an early period Nascent Soul cultivator couldn’t see through his disguise with his own Primordial Spirit and Soul Power backed by his Deceiving Heaven Secret Technique, and assumed the other party merely gave a casual glance, surely unable to discern his true identity.

Purple Robe True Monarch, seeing the situation stabilized, did not delay further, raised his hand and pointed at the air in the center of the room: "Since the grudges are temporarily set aside, let’s begin the transaction meeting."

Buzz—

A pale purple spiritual light burst forth from his fingertip, transforming into a circular array upon landing.

As the array operated, countless symbols ascended, coalescing in the center of the room into a semi-transparent glass display platform, its surface flowing with gentle spiritual light, bathing the room in an ethereal violet glow.

"Today, fellow Daoists have gathered for mutual exchange, to open this transaction meeting." Purple Robe True Monarch’s steady voice spread, "Rules remain unchanged; not using spirit stones, only bartering with items. Everyone may take their turn on stage to present their treasures, those interested may bring forth equivalent spiritual materials to negotiate an exchange, if agreement is reached, the deal is made; if disputes arise, the decision will be based on mine and Cangfeng Dao Friend’s judgment, with Xuancheng Pill Master, esteemed for virtue, able to attest to fairness."

As soon as his words fell, a Nascent Soul True Monarch in green attire first stepped forward, placed a jade box on the display platform, and slowly opened it: "This is the ’Condensed Element Grass,’ a Tier Four Spirit Medicine, can help Nascent Soul cultivators stabilize their Primordial Spirit. Those wishing to exchange for this item must produce Tier Four spiritual materials of equivalent value."

Several Nascent Soul True Monarchs, focused on refining their Primordial Spirits, had their eyes flashing with emotion, whispering amongst themselves, soon one cultivator produced a Tier Four Spiritual Jade completing the exchange. Li Ji’an, seated, merely glanced faintly before withdrawing his gaze.

Immediately afterward, another True Monarch in black robes stepped forward, took out a longsword gleaming with cold light: "This is the ’Cold Moon Sword,’ a Fourth Grade Magical Treasure, contains icy sword intent, best suited for sword cultivators. I would like to exchange for a Tier Four sword cultivator exclusive ’Sword Tempering Pill,’ those interested may come forward to negotiate."

The eyes of a sword cultivator True Monarch beside Cangfeng True Monarch lit up, proactively stepping forward for secret discussion, ultimately achieving the transaction with one Sword Tempering Pill.

Subsequently, two more cultivators showcased Tier Four spiritual liquid and Fifth Grade defense magical treasure among other cultivation artifacts, all transactions smoothly completed. Until a True Monarch in gray robes stepped forward, placed a head-sized, luminescent ore on the display platform—its surface surrounded by pure spiritual qi, vaguely having law fluctuations circulating.

"This is the ’Shadow Obsidian Crystal,’ Tier Four Superior Treasure Materials, an excellent choice for artifact refining." The gray-robed True Monarch slowly introduced, "It contains pure dark and metal attribute spiritual qi, and the magical treasures refined from it have extremely high concealment and increased powers. Those interested in exchanging may come forth with equivalent spiritual materials for negotiation."