Chapter 158: This is My House, I'll Rent to Whoever I Want

Chapter 158: This is My House, I'll Rent to Whoever I Want

Twenty celestial prodigies gathered, each with their own thoughts.

Aside from Ling Jiao, the other prodigies showed respect, at least on the surface, towards Qi Yuan, and were also very curious about this strange man, wondering which of the Yin Deities he might be related to.

In the entire Dongtu, there were only a few Yin Deities.

At this moment, Wind Lan Sage appeared, followed by Moonflower Immortal. Her graceful figure was adorned with white gloves, covering her nails and fingers.

All the prodigies turned their attention to Wind Lan Sage, their eyes filled with reverence.

"Greetings, Senior Wind Lan!" they exclaimed.

The prodigies naturally showed respect to the Purple Mansion Sage.

Wind Lan nodded, glanced at Qi Yuan, who was carrying a turtle shell on his back, and his eyes revealed an ancient expression. Clearing his throat, he said, "All of you are the pride of Dongtu, carrying the heavy responsibilities of your sects.

Let me briefly introduce you to the situation on the Moon Viewing Continent."

As he spoke, twenty jade slips fell into the hands of the crowd.

The jade slips provided a detailed introduction to the Moon Viewing Continent.

"On the Moon Viewing Continent, there are currently three forces, including us.

They are the natives of the Moon Viewing Continent, the Mara Clan, and us.

The natives of the continent are insignificant.

However, the strength of the Mara Clan is... formidable.

But we, the Dongtu, have reached an agreement with the Mara Clan that fifth-stage and above cultivators will not take action." Wind Lan Sage explained.

The fifth stage refers to the Purple Mansion realm.

"Who are our opponents on the Moon Viewing Continent?" Gu Xiao Yao asked.

At this moment, Qi Yuan also glanced at Gu Xiao Yao.

This was a perfect Divine Dao Foundation Establishment cultivator, and even he was cautious of this person.

"Among the three forces, the Mara Clan is the strongest. Therefore, we... temporarily form an alliance with the natives of the Moon Viewing Continent.

Of course, in reality, both are our opponents."

The people present nodded in agreement.

Qi Yuan also examined the jade slip, gaining a deeper understanding of the intricate situation on the Moon Viewing Continent.

The Canglan Realm and the Mara Clan were gradually devouring the territories of the Moon Viewing Continent.

"On the Moon Viewing Continent, three Venerables have already established bases, and there are numerous Divine Infancy Cultivators guarding them," Wind Lan Sage continued, "Remember, you must not make them your enemies."

On the surface, there were only those three Venerables in Dongtu.

The Moon Viewing Continent was discovered and occupied by those three Venerables.

The twenty spots given to the Dongtu prodigies were allocated to other major powers in Dongtu.

These twenty individuals entered the Moon Viewing Continent to gain experience, understand its current state, and earn more influence based on their contributions there.

In simple terms, they were working for those three Venerables.

Those who performed well would receive more rewards, and their sects could send more people to occupy territories, providing a refuge during the Great Tribulation.

"Good," the twenty prodigies replied in unison.

"Since it's like this, let's enter the Moon Viewing Continent," Wind Lan Sage said.

Suddenly, a door appeared before the crowd.

Everyone's gaze, including Qi Yuan's, was fixed on that door.

His eyes showed surprise.

This was his first time... reaching another world through such a method.

"Let's go!" Gu Xiao Yao said.

One by one, the crowd stepped through the door.

Before them was a cluster of white radiance.

Everyone felt that their vision was filled with a blinding white light, making it impossible to see anything clearly.

Suddenly, a sensation of the heavens spinning and the earth turning emerged.

This feeling lasted for a full few dozen seconds.

Qi Yuan's eyes were filled with anticipation and a hint of nervousness.

He didn't know if this Moon Viewing Continent was the world he had once lived in.

He also didn't know if he would be able to meet his old acquaintances here.

On the Moon Viewing Continent, what year was it now?

The white light dissipated, replaced by a dry and scorching aura.

It was as if a heat wave had swept through.

The crowd felt a surge of heat.

They had appeared in a place resembling a desert.

"So, this is the Moon Viewing Continent?"

"It's hot!"

The crowd's expressions varied, filled with curiosity about this unknown world.

At this moment, Ling Jiao glanced at Qi Yuan and couldn't help but say, "Some people wear such thick clothes on a hot day, as if they're still in the Canglan Realm."

In the Canglan Realm, the world was filled with spiritual energy.

As long as one's spiritual power was profound, they could theoretically use spells endlessly.

But the Moon Viewing Continent was different.

It was not the same world, and in this world, there was no spiritual energy.

The spiritual power in their dantian was limited, and it was difficult to replenish once it was depleted.

Even with spiritual stones, absorbing spiritual energy was more troublesome than in the Canglan Realm.

Therefore, they tried not to use the spiritual power in their dantian.

At this moment, they were being frugal, not using spells to cool the area.

However, Qi Yuan ignored Ling Jiao.

Or rather, he didn't hear what Ling Jiao said at all.

He crouched down and looked at a withered little grass on the ground.

He extended his finger and touched the grass.

As he did so, something astonishing happened.

The withered grass on the ground seemed to have been nourished by spring rain.

The originally yellowed branches and leaves became crisp and vibrant with life.

In the desert, one, two, three... numerous blades of grass sprouted and grew wildly.

Under Qi Yuan's feet, the dry desert transformed into a lush green field in an instant.

These blades of grass stretched out their leaves, resembling the greenery in Wang Duo's garden, and seemed to be greeting Qi Yuan.

Such a scene, placed in the mortal world, would be considered a divine miracle.

But to the celestial prodigies, it felt inexplicably strange.

Especially Ling Jiao, who had a cold smile in her eyes, "Wasting spiritual power on such a trivial matter, how interesting."

Great Sage True Monarch spoke, "This fellow cultivator is willing to consume his own spiritual power to save a withered grass, which shows his character and is worth befriending."

Qi Yuan finally stood up and looked at Ling Jiao, "If not for this reason, then what reason do you have to use your spirit power?"

Ling Jiao gritted her teeth, about to retort.

Just then, an aged voice interrupted, cutting short the argument between Qi Yuan and Ling Jiao.

"Everyone has arrived. I, Luomu Zhenjun, have been waiting for you all. Greetings, everyone!"

A Divine Infancy Cultivator appeared, his expression neither overly warm nor cold.

"Greetings, Luomu Zhenjun!" The Celestial Prodigies present all showed great respect towards this Divine Infancy Cultivator.

After all, those who had come to the Moon Viewing Continent were subordinates of those three Venerables.

"You all came with me, and now on the Moon Viewing Continent, there are representatives from seven powers seeking an alliance with us." The Divine Infancy Cultivator, Luomu Zhenjun, spoke, also explaining the current situation to the Celestial Prodigies present.

Currently, there are seven nations near this stronghold.

These seven nations are resisting the Mara Clan.

With their strength, it's natural that they can't fight against the Mara Clan, so they seek cooperation with the Vastwave Continent cultivators.

"You mean an alliance?" Ling Jiao's eyes revealed a slight smile, "But it's just giving up territory in exchange for help. These people from the Moon Viewing Continent are truly pitiful."

The natives' bargaining chip was to cede some of their territories, offering them to the cultivators in exchange for assistance.

Upon hearing this, the Celestial Prodigies present all felt a sense of irony.

In this world, weakness was a sin.

The Moon Viewing Continent, due to its weakness, could only struggle for survival between two terrifying adversaries.

However, their struggles and humiliating concessions seemed laughable in the eyes of others.

Qi Yuan's mood at this moment was exceptionally calm.

The words of the crowd seemed to fall on deaf ears.

He gazed at the azure sky, whispering to himself, "Is it twenty-one days?"

When he stepped into the Moon Viewing Continent, he knew this was his Moon Viewing Continent, his home.

His body, his divine soul, was reclaiming this world.

And to fully reclaim it, to become the Way of this world, it would take twenty-one days.

...

Inside the stronghold, the representatives of the seven nations gathered together.

Their expressions were all rather grim.

After all, coming here was ostensibly for help and cooperation, but in reality, they would sign a treaty that would humiliate their nation.

If the nation perished, it was another story.

If the nation survived, they would become sinners for eternity.

Luo Xi wore a white monk's robe, his features handsome, the only regret being that he was bald, not a single hair on his forehead or eyebrows.

At this moment, his face also carried deep worry.

"I heard that twenty young elites from the major powers of the Vastwave Continent have come to us for an alliance.

Do you have any information about them?" Luo Xi asked.

Knowing the strength and background of those powers was crucial for them.

"We don't have much information," an elderly man shook his head, looking at Luo Xi, "Your Phoenix Orchid Kingdom is unwilling to cede territory. This cooperation, I fear, will be in vain."

Luo Xi's expression darkened, "The Phoenix Orchid Kingdom only has three territories. Eight of our elders, the guardians of our nation, faced the Mara Clan.

How can we, the younger generation, casually give away the land protected by our ancestors' blood?"

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"If they don't offer some real benefits, how can those outsiders sincerely help us?" The elderly man sighed.

They also knew how important territory was.

But with their nation on the brink of destruction, they could only concede, first weathering the immediate tribulation.

"The Queen said she'd rather be a slave than give up territory!" Luo Xi sighed.

How could they casually give away the land protected by their ancestors' blood? The representatives of the seven nations had somber expressions.

Just then, an aged voice spoke up.

"Everyone, the Celestial Prodigies from the Vastwave Continent have arrived."

Following the aged voice, Gu Xiaoyao, Jiang Ya, Qi Yuan, and others entered the main tent.

The representatives of the seven nations all stood up, their faces showing respect, "Greetings, everyone!"

Luo Xi raised his head, looking at the twenty young people, his expression becoming solemn.

Because each of them gave him an extremely terrifying feeling.

He feared none of them were his match.

Was this the depth of the Vastwave Continent?

Were all twenty of these young people so powerful? Not only did Luo Xi's expression turn solemn, but the others also shared the same sentiment.

Luomu Zhenjun spoke up, briefly introducing everyone before continuing, "The rest is up to you all."

Just then, Ling Jiao spoke up, "My maternal grandfather is a Shadow Deity, and my father is the Palace Lord of Shuiyun Palace, the top power in the Water Fairy Continent, possessing a Shadow Deity artifact.

I have one requirement for my partner—the more territory they offer, the better."

Ling Jiao's words immediately showcased her domineering character.

"Oh, and when facing the Mara Clan, I should take the lead. I don't want anyone telling me what to do!"

Upon hearing Ling Jiao's words, the representatives of the seven nations were all shocked.

A Shadow Deity, a legendary Sixth Stage Cultivator! But after hearing the latter part, their expressions became strained.

Just then, Jiang Ya also spoke up, "Our Ascend Sky Tower doesn't have high demands for territory. One city is enough, but...we need cultivation techniques, the more the better."

Several of the representatives of the seven nations were quite tempted.

At this moment, Dazi Zhenjun couldn't help but speak up, "Is the Heavenless Elder still collecting cultivation techniques?"

Hearing this, Jiang Ya looked at Dazi Zhenjun but didn't speak.

Initially, the Heavenless Elder had taken a liking to Dazi Zhenjun and wanted to take him as a disciple, but Dazi Zhenjun had refused, saying he wouldn't follow him.

This had caused quite a stir in the Eastern Land at the time.

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After all, the Heavenless Elder was the first under the Eastern Land's Dark Deity, and countless Celestial Prodigies sought to become his disciples.

Great Sage True Monarch, who refused the Heavenless Elder and didn't want to be his disciple, was the first.

On the field, these Celestial Prodigies from the Eastern Land introduced themselves, stating their backgrounds and making their demands.

This left Qi Yuan in awe.

Those who made it to the top twenty on the Eastern Land's Young Elite Ranking were all from powerful backgrounds.

Even Xu Tongchen's Seven Words Sect had a Purple Mansion Cultivator.

Unlike him, who was from a mere village-level cultivation sect, the strongest among them was a Divine Infancy Cultivator.

The crowd on the field continued to discuss and bargain.

Ling Jiao, who displayed her powerful background, naturally received the most attention from the Hundred Nations' representatives.

They wanted to collaborate and naturally preferred the strongest.

After all, the Mara Clan's strength was too formidable, and it would be a significant loss if their allies were too weak.

Facing the Hundred Nations' representatives, Ling Jiao's expression was arrogant: "Three cities, a pittance for beggars? Even the three cities in the Canglan Realm are beneath me, let alone your shabby cities on the Moon Viewing Continent."

She could still communicate amicably with the other Celestial Prodigies, but she had no patience for the natives, looking down on them.

The elder who had spoken earlier had an embarrassed expression, enduring the mockery silently, not daring to retort.

About half an hour passed.

Most of the Hundred Nations' representatives on the field had reached agreements with the Celestial Prodigies.

These dozen or so Celestial Prodigies had proud expressions, their eyes filled with satisfaction.

In contrast, the Hundred Nations' representatives all looked grave.

Even after reaching agreements, the dark clouds on their faces didn't dissipate.

At this moment, Qi Yuan, who had been silent, turned to the bald man, his eyes showing curiosity: "Do you know the Southern Heavenly Kingdom?"

The bald man before him was not a monk.

Instead, he had entered the Yellow Emperor's Forbidden, and this was a side effect of his cultivation.

Initially, Qi Yuan had controlled the Yellow Emperor's Forbidden and established rules within it.

Doing push-ups, pull-ups, and other exercises would make one stronger.

However, the side effect was hair loss.

It was evident that Luo Xi had cultivated in the Yellow Emperor's Forbidden.

Hearing this, Luo Xi's eyes showed a strange expression: "Junior does not know."

Qi Yuan felt a little disappointed and said, "When do you have time, take me to see your Phoenix Orchid Kingdom."

Luo Xi's face lit up with joy, but he then said, "Reporting to Your Excellency, our Phoenix Orchid Kingdom only has three cities. We cannot..."

Just now, he had tried to collaborate with the other Celestial Prodigies.

However, no one was willing to agree to his conditions.

"What do I need your cities for?" Qi Yuan's eyes held a smile, "Aren't your cities mine anyway?"

Luo Xi's expression changed slightly, unsure of Qi Yuan's intention.

Ling Jiao, standing beside them, couldn't help but speak up again: "Thick-skinned, are you trying to extort?"

Qi Yuan didn't bother with Ling Jiao.

Standing on the Moon Viewing Continent, he felt his strength growing stronger by the moment.

Although this growth might not last long once he left the Moon Viewing Continent, it was very real while he was there.

Qi Yuan's confidence returned.

"Where am I extorting?" Qi Yuan felt wronged, "The Moon Viewing Continent is my home, and I have the Land Deed!

They offer me cities, but I don't want them because they're already mine. Why would I want those cities?"

The Celestial Prodigies on the field exchanged glances but remained silent.

Jiang Ya also looked at Qi Yuan with a puzzled expression, feeling a sense of familiarity with the man carrying a turtle shell.

Great Sage True Monarch, with a surprised expression, asked, "Fellow Daoist, is the Moon Viewing Continent really your home?"

"Yes." Qi Yuan nodded firmly, "Absolutely true!"

"No wonder, so it's your home.

In that case, shouldn't our previous deal be voided? Fellow Daoist, how about this: I and my backers will help you against the Demon Clan, and you rent me a place in your home." Great Sage True Monarch pondered seriously.

If these words had come from anyone else, they would have seemed incomprehensible.

But Great Sage True Monarch easily understood.

Qi Yuan thought for a while and said, "Okay."

Great Sage True Monarch had helped him a lot, and Qi Yuan was willing to owe him a favor.

Hearing this, Ling Jiao couldn't help but laugh: "So funny, do you really think the Moon Viewing Continent is yours?"

Qi Yuan finally turned to Ling Jiao: "I won't rent my home to you, get lost."

Ling Jiao was furious, wondering why she was arguing with a fool. She didn't say anything further.

The crowd on the field didn't take Qi Yuan's words seriously.

They dismissed him as a madman.

At this moment, Qi Yuan continued, "If anyone else wants to rent, tell me now. I'm heading to the Phoenix Orchid Kingdom soon, and I don't have time to chat with you."

The rest of the crowd was even more confused.

Was this turtle-shell man really claiming to be the owner of the Moon Viewing Continent?

"It seems no one wants to continue renting." Qi Yuan turned to the Hundred Nations' representatives, his voice faint. "Children, void your agreements with them. Wait and see who dares to be presumptuous in my home!"

Qi Yuan's words seemed to have a demonic charm.

The people from the Moon Viewing Continent looked at Qi Yuan with a sense of familiarity, as if they had encountered their father.

"Void?" The elder's eyes were filled with confusion.

The others also looked conflicted, their minds in turmoil.

"Yes, void!

If any troublemakers come to my home, I'll drive them out myself!"

"Okay, void!" The elder, for some reason, felt a powerful force compelling him to say these words.

"We'll void it too!"

"We will as well!"

The Hundred Nations' representatives opened their mouths, ready to void the previously agreed-upon deals!

(End of Chapter)

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