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Chapter 484: Annual Calamity, Peak of the 15th Stage! (Part 1)
Chapter 484: Annual Calamity, Peak of the 15th Stage! (Part 1)
November 19, 2024
Loose Cultivators and various factions alike acted swiftly.
When it comes to making money, who wouldn't be quick?
Almost instantly, they returned to their bases, selected locations, and began construction.
Experts in various 'professional' fields were utilized to their fullest potential.
Earth, Wood, and Metal Cultivators were all conscripted.
But what about the loose cultivators?
They simply paid to recruit people!
They even tried to force the weak to work for them, but they had no choice; the Heavenly Mechanism Tower had its requirements, and they had to pay.
The Heavenly Mechanism Tower had its own considerations.
Businessmen...
But if they forcefully seized everything, who would trust them?
...
In just three days, these distributors informed Fifth Zhuge that they were fully prepared and ready to open for business at any time.
With that, Fifth Zhuge waved his hand and declared, "We'll open tomorrow!"
"At that time, I'll promote you in the News and Multiverse Forum, and you'll just need to handle the corresponding sales and service work."
"Promote?"
The crowd was puzzled.
But the next morning, they understood.
The top news headline read: "New Distributors of the Immortal Machine Simultaneously Launch in Multiple Locations, Check if There's One Near You!"
Upon clicking, it showed that multiple distributors of the Immortal Machine had launched, offering the same prices for purchases, top-ups, and membership options.
Additionally, the addresses of each distributor were conveniently listed below.
In the Multiverse Forum, a hot thread was pinned at the top.
It also introduced these distributors.
Witnessing this, they were pleasantly surprised.
Meanwhile, Old Wang and other quick-witted individuals gradually realized the significance of the News and the Multiverse Forum...
This thing...
Seems incredibly useful!
But soon, they were too busy to daydream.
Customers from all directions flooded in, 'submerging' them.
The Heavenly Mechanism Tower had already done its best, but it was like a drop in the bucket.
Even within the West Bull Prosperous Continent, long queues formed, let alone in the other six continents.
Now, with so many new distributors, there was no need to line up at the Heavenly Mechanism Tower, nor travel to the West Bull Prosperous Continent, and no need to pay high prices...
Who would go far when there's a closer option?
Just buy it!
Huh?
Those without the Immortal Machine couldn't see the News or the Forum?
That's fine.
But...
How many people don't have any friends or family?
Even if they don't, this news will spread among cultivators. As long as one isn't a loner and visits places where cultivators gather, they'll learn about it.
With this...
The distributors' businesses naturally boomed.
In a short time, they experienced both joy and pain.
Business is booming!
But damn...
So tiring!
And the supply can't keep up with the demand!
"Quick, place more orders!"
"Who cares if there's stock? We're almost out here. You better cry and bring back a batch of goods, or else!"
"Don't give it to me? Then don't you dare come back!"
"..."
Order more, order more, keep ordering!
Fifth Zhuge had anticipated this.
But...
He had no choice but to give one more batch to each distributor and then ask Lin Fan for help.
Lin Fan could only turn to Bar Bar Tower: "There are countless small amounts of money and resources waiting for us outside. We just need to bend down, no, we don't even need to bend down. As long as we bring out the goods, they'll cry and beg to send us their money."
"I'm saying, can we increase production capacity?"
"The Super Factory is expected to start production within seven days." Bar Bar Tower was busy, "At that time, production capacity will increase tenfold, but..."
"This Immortal World is too outrageous."
"Scary big, completely disregarding 'physical laws' and 'science'."
"So, I predict that even with ten thousand Super Factories, the shortage will persist in the short term."
"That's normal."
Lin Fan nodded, "It's not scientific, but it's very cultivation-oriented, isn't it?"
"In any case, if we can increase production, we should. We can't refuse the money that's offered to us. Later, we can use this money to buy better things and help you level up."
"That's a must!"
Bar Bar Tower assured that he would do his best.
"The basic industries in the Immortal World are too backward. I have to start from the 'basics' and manually improve step by step, which takes time."
"I hope the Mechanic Race can give me a pleasant surprise."
"..."
...
Moon Embrace Sect's profits soared.
But...
Outside the Heavenly Mechanism Tower, it was still packed with people, forming long queues daily.
The supply of Immortal Machines increased daily, yet it seemed endless, with an incredible number of people.
Eventually, they had to implement a purchase limit.
Each person could buy a maximum of three Immortal Machines, no matter how many times they queued.
But even with these measures, it couldn't dampen people's enthusiasm...
Immortal Machine...
For cultivators in the West Bull Prosperous Continent and the surrounding six continents, it had become synonymous with 'fashion', 'high-end', and a 'must-buy'.
When going out...
How could you not have an Immortal Machine?
Without an Immortal Machine, how could you ensure your safety? If something unexpected happened, would you have to take out a pile of Sound Transmission Talismans and contact them one by one?
With these practical functions...
Most importantly, in every world, there are show-offs.
These show-offs, after finally buying an Immortal Machine, would naturally want to flaunt it.
How?
By standing in crowded places with the virtual projection displayed and their prestigious membership status highlighted.
"You don't have an Immortal Machine? Let's add each other as friends. By the way, have you opened a membership yet?"
"What? You don't have an Immortal Machine?"
"You don't even have an Immortal Machine? I don't think you have the qualifications to attend this meeting at all~!"
After such a provocation...
What do the others think?
Damn!
I have to buy an Immortal Machine too!
I have to open a membership too!
With this...
How can the sales not go up?
The practical value, plus the show-off and symbolic significance, buying an Immortal Machine means you have both substance and style.
The key is that it's not particularly expensive.
Not buying it would mean being ridiculed and isolated?
I'll buy a ton of them!!
This directly led to the continuous popularity of Immortal Machines, and even some big shots began to take notice of the Immortal Machines. Some actively sought to understand them, while others were passively introduced to them.
For example...
someone with ulterior motives presented the Immortal Machine as a gift.
Duan Cangqiong.
A peak 15th Stage big shot, it is rumored that he has a chance to step into the 16th Stage, becoming a generation of Immortal Kings!
He once resisted alien races outside the Endless Great Wall, establishing great military achievements!
In the following years, he slew countless members of the Mechanic Race, and finally, due to some reasons, he stepped down and spent his longevity in the Blood River Continent...
Of course, talking about longevity at his level is just nonsense.
The most fundamental reason was that he had been betrayed, once fell into a trap, and suffered an unhealable Dao injury, which led to his originally infinite lifespan now entering a 'countdown'.
However, he wasn't that easy to die.
"Old Duan."
A middle-aged man came smiling, "How are you today, sir?"
Duan Cangqiong glanced at him, too lazy to bother.
Although his lifespan was limited, his combat strength was still intact.
Even after stepping down, he hadn't been undisturbed over the years.
It wasn't that he couldn't seclude himself to avoid disturbances, but with age and limited lifespan, he felt increasingly lonely. So, he simply let these guys do as they pleased.
It was like watching the warmth and cold of the human world.
This middle-aged man had come many times.
Each time, he brought gifts.
Unfortunately...
he was good in everything except his brain wasn't clear.
Living for so many years at the 15th Stage, what gifts hadn't he seen?
Besides, outside the Endless Great Wall, he had slain so many Mechanic Races. How many new gadgets from alien races had he not seen? Sending me gifts?
Better to just chat with me!
So, Duan Cangqiong didn't want to bother with him.
The middle-aged man had also figured out Duan Cangqiong's temper.
Though peculiar, he wouldn't easily lose his temper, at most just ignoring him.
Thus, he didn't care and just smiled, holding up the treasure box in his hand, "Recently, a junior discovered this little gadget."
"It's quite popular in the market."
"It's said that people are willing to pay ten times the price for one."
"And in the Immortal World, this item has never been heard of before."
"Old sir, would you like to take a look?"
The phrase 'never heard of in the Immortal World' truly piqued Duan Cangqiong's interest.
His yellow eyes fell on the treasure box, his brows slightly raised.
The middle-aged man was delighted and quickly opened it.
"..."
Even Duan Cangqiong, who had lost his temper, almost couldn't resist slapping this guy to death.
"A Spirit Stone? You've never seen one???"
"Carve some formations, and it's a new gadget?"
"Don't be hasty, old sir."
The middle-aged man hurriedly explained, "This is the Immortal Machine."
"Once activated, you'll understand its true nature. Please inject a thread of Spirit Power, and then..."
Duan Cangqiong took it with a frown, activated it, and added a friend.
After a brief trial, his expression changed.
"This item..."
Why does this thing seem so much like a product of the Mechanic Race?!
However, the Mechanic Race's items are far from so backward, and they don't need external devices for communication, as they can directly contact their kind through 'brainwave signals' or something.
But the concept, it's so similar!!
How did this thing appear in the Three Thousand Continents???
Could it be!
The Three Thousand Continents have already been infiltrated by the Mechanic Race's sinister things?
And to such an extent...
the strong of the Three Thousand Continents are completely unaware???
Duan Cangqiong's expression completely changed.
This...
is a big deal!
A major issue!
If not handled promptly, if this is truly the work of those alien races, there must be a significant conspiracy behind it.
If not stopped...
The Immortal World is in danger!!!
With a wave of his hand, the middle-aged man was instantly grasped like a chick.
"Old Duan, Old Duan?"
The man's expression changed drastically, "What are you doing???"
Damn!
I clearly sent a good thing, everyone is showing off, I even wanted to transfer you some money to open an annual membership, but why are you getting angry?
Please don't use force.
Otherwise, wouldn't I be finished?
He trembled, "Spare my life."
"Speak!"
Duan Cangqiongazed at him coldly, "Where did this item come from?"
"Ah?"
"This item, named Immortal Machine, was purchased from the Heavensky Tower. It's said to be created by a mysterious Immortal King and is very popular in the Three Thousand Continents. Everyone takes pride in owning one."
"That's all I know, I really don't know anything else."
"Heavensky Tower?"
Duan Cangqiongthrew him aside, frowning slightly.
He knew about the Heavensky Tower.
It was a long-standing force, generally acting within the rules. At least, it didn't seem like a pawn of the alien races.
And...
though he was 'old', he wasn't stupid.
If this thing was truly a means of the alien races, how could it be so openly sold?
Any strong who had dealt with the Mechanic Race would almost immediately recognize the connection between this thing and the Mechanic Race, there's no way they could be completely unrelated!
The Mechanic Race wants to plot, and they dare to openly sell?
Isn't this asking for trouble?
It's so unreasonable! But this thing's idea is similar to that of the Mechanic Race... For a moment, Duan Cangqiong was also undecided.
"Forget it."
"This is a matter of great importance, and we can't just ignore it."
"I'll go there myself and get to the bottom of it. We can't let carelessness lead to an accident."
"If one day, the Mechanic Race thrives in the Three Thousand Continents, and we Immortals become enslaved..."
"Even if I die, I won't be able to rest in peace."
He frowned, then tore through space and rushed to the West Bull Prosperous Continent.
Duan Cangqiong left.
The middle-aged man panted heavily, like an ordinary person drowning, with a look of relief on his face.
"Damn!"
"Is this... a case of flattery backfiring?"
"In the future..."
"I'll never come here again."
"Damn!"
He left as if fleeing for his life, and made up his mind never to return to this cursed place.
Otherwise, if he really died here, it wouldn't be worth it.
...
Moon Embrace Sect.
Lin Fan emerged from seclusion.
This period of seclusion wasn't long, but the harvest was significant.
It was mainly due to the increasing number of disciples, and the shared talents were becoming more and more impressive.
This allowed his enlightenment to progress by leaps and bounds.
His cultivation had reached the peak of the Immortal Realm.
He was just one step away from the True Immortal Realm.
He wanted to achieve it in one go and vowed not to emerge until he reached the True Immortal Realm.
However, calculating the days, the annual minor tribulation was due in a couple of days.
To prevent any accidents, he decided to emerge from seclusion early and re-enter after the tribulation passed.
Sitting atop the Moon Embrace Palace, gazing at the pure Yin Star in the Immortal World, Lin Fan fell into deep thought.
"In the past year, the Moon Embrace Sect hasn't openly offended any enemies."
"Privately, well, that's a different identity, and it shouldn't implicate the Moon Embrace Sect."
"I just don't know, which one will this tribulation affect, or rather, which matter will it befall?"
"But no matter what, I hope we can get through it safely."
"... "
After experiencing the annual tribulations many times, Lin Fan wasn't as panicked anymore.
A minor tribulation is just that.
Although it sometimes looks scary, there's always a 'lifeline' or two.
As long as one remains calm and thinks carefully, the chances of getting through are quite high.
But at the same time, it's also because it's a 'minor tribulation' that it's hard to guess.
If it were a ten-year great tribulation or a century-long calamity...
At least there would be some mental preparation.
...
Heavenly Mechanism Tower.
Fifth Zhuge, as the person in charge of this matter, rose in status alongside the success of the Immortal Machine. He was now second only to the Grand Master of the Tower.
Although he was a junior, his current status was almost unmatched.
This night, the darkness deepened.
But instead of resting, he was predicting the future.
Predicting the future of the Immortal Machine.
And also predicting...
His own future.
But a moment later, his face paled, and his temples throbbed.
"Not good."
"Not good at all."
"Why is the divination so ominous?"
"Water and fire intertwine, black and white merge... a bad omen, a sign of great misfortune!"
"How can it be a sign of great misfortune?"
"Last night, the divination was clearly a sign of great fortune!"
Fifth Zhuge felt a chill run from the soles of his feet to the top of his head... His entire body felt terrible.
How could the 'future' change so suddenly?
Even in a golden era, even if the Celestial Mechanism was in chaos, it shouldn't be so 'fickle', right?
Are you insane?!
However, before he could think further, he suddenly felt an extremely powerful Divine Will lock onto him. Even the various concealment and hiding techniques he had cultivated since childhood were useless; to the other party, he was as transparent as glass.
Without the slightest hesitation, he was directly locked onto from the 'crowd'!
Such an existence...
Fifth Zhuge took a deep breath.
He didn't make any extra moves.
The other party's strength was too formidable!
And as someone who was quick-witted, he immediately found the best solution.
For example, at this moment...
What he should do is nothing at all.
Don't think about hiding.
Don't even think about running.
And definitely don't try any tricks, or it will only get more complicated.
When facing such a big shot, just wait for them to come.
And since the other party didn't directly kill from a distance, it meant they wouldn't kill innocents indiscriminately, and they had a reason for targeting him.
In this situation, doing nothing was the best choice.
"... "
"Be careful!"
Suddenly, the Divine Will of Chen Gongshou, the Venerable who presided over this Celestial Pavilion Outpost, transmitted a warning: "A powerful being has locked onto this area!"
"Their strength surpasses mine!"
"I might not be able to protect all of you!"
Fifth Zhuge was now one of the most important figures in the Heavenly Mechanism Tower, and the strength of the experts in his outpost was naturally formidable.
He was a recruited Venerable in the mid-15th stage, with great strength and a renowned reputation.
But at this moment, he had no confidence, and even felt a hint of unease.
This was proof that the other party was at least in the late 15th stage! But...
Fifth Zhuge's expression remained unchanged.
At least, on the surface, he was still very calm.
He stood up, but instead of running away, he took out his best tea leaves and finest tea set, brewing a cup of hot tea.
Then he transmitted, "No problem."
"Venerable Chen, as long as they don't go on a killing spree, there's no need to take action."
"... "
"Good!"
Venerable Chen let out a sigh of relief.
If it really came to a fight...
He might not be able to hold them off, although he didn't have to fight to the death. But the Heavenly Mechanism Tower had given him so much, and if this business failed, it would be almost impossible to find such a well-paying 'job' again.
(End of Chapter)
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