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Chapter 573: Tianxuan's Ambush, Inner Soul Formation Omen
Chapter 573: Tianxuan's Ambush, Inner Soul Formation Omen
At the seventh floor of the Heavenly Origin Tower.
The plump cultivator's expression changed drastically, filled with shock.
A Shapeshifting Demon Sovereign had secretly infiltrated the Human Immortal Island—this was a huge matter!
Once discovered, it could very well spark a major war! In the Mountain Sea Realm, humans and demons were sworn enemies.
Ever since the ancient great war ended and a ceasefire treaty was signed, there seemed to have been no large-scale battles, only small-scale expansion wars. But everyone knew this was just temporary.
After more than three thousand years, the peaceful situation was on the verge of collapse.
As the Holy Land of Zhongzhou, the Heavenly Origin Alliance had the most up-to-date information.
As far as he knew, apart from Zhongzhou, which was free of demonic threats, the other four states had more or less restarted the war to varying degrees.
The Northern Sea was the most intense!
More than a hundred years ago, the demon race's allied forces invaded the Arctic Night Mo, and the destruction of the Demon Tribulation Sect was the most obvious sign.
With the collapse of the Holy Land, the Northern Sea's cultivation world was leaderless. Even with the emergence of new forces like the Azure Sea Righteous Alliance, it was like a drop in the ocean.
Everyone knew that once the demons recovered, a new war would sweep across the entire Northern Sea!
For this reason, the human forces in the Northern Sea adhered to the principle of securing internal stability before resisting external threats. The various powers had been clashing openly and secretly, intending to establish dominance, so that when the time came, someone would lead the resistance against the demon alliance.
In this situation, a shapeshifting demon cultivator of unknown identity and background had quietly infiltrated a major city in the southeast, and he must have had a plan.
Was he a scout, sent to gather intelligence?
Or a saboteur, aiming to disrupt the alliance between the Penglai Immortal Sect and the Magaroha Stream?
Or perhaps, it was purely personal, without any ulterior motives?
In a short time, the plump cultivator stared at the face in the bronze mirror, his thoughts racing.
But gradually, he showed a look of uncertainty.
"Hmm..."
"My original form is a Tianxuan Gannet?"
"Once a demon cultivator undergoes shapeshifting, their Inner Soul can conceal their true form. Even under this Demon Revealing Mirror, it can only identify them as non-human."
"Could it be just a mere Third Stage Demon Beast?"
"But how could a Third Stage Demon Beast undergo shapeshifting? Could it be luck, and it consumed the rumored Shapeshifting Grass?"
Various thoughts swirled in his mind.
Regardless, the plump cultivator couldn't sit still any longer. He sent a message via sound transmission.
Then, he quietly stood up, concealed his aura, and descended from the seventh floor.
In the first-floor hall, he saw the slightly dazed female cultivator and walked straight towards her.
"My name is Fuchao Sheng, and I am the manager here. If you have any needs, I am at your service."
Looking at the smiling face on the visitor's round face, Tianxuan's expression froze.
A Golden Core Cultivator!
She had been wondering why no one had greeted her upon entering this shop.
She thought it was because the Heavenly Origin Alliance had a large background and didn't bother with enthusiastic hospitality.
But she never expected that the person who came to attend to her was actually a Golden Core Stage cultivator! Although he was only in the initial stage, with the backing of the Heavenly Origin Sect, Tianxuan didn't dare to treat him lightly.
"I am Tianxuan, and I have a batch of demonic beast materials. I wonder if your shop would be interested in purchasing them?"
Fuchao Sheng raised an eyebrow, "Demonic beast materials? What race are they from? Let me take a look."
Tianxuan hesitated, "This place might not be very convenient."
Fuchao Sheng smiled and extended his hand, "Then let's go somewhere else. This way, please."
Tianxuan followed him, ascending the stairs with his footsteps.
The spiral staircase gave one the illusion of endless progression.
Upon entering an empty room, Tianxuan had a fleeting feeling of breaking through a water curtain.
Inside, she took out the last batch of materials from her storage bag.
The body of a Third Stage Demon Crab King, with its most striking features being the crab claws and legs, along with some thick tendons, eyeballs, and bones.
Even in a separate jade box, there were ten Demon Cores with different attributes! Seeing this, even Fuchao Sheng, with his extensive knowledge, was surprised beyond words.
"Third Stage Azure Emperor Crabs, Tyrant Crabs, Demon Spider Crabs... Even Venom King Crabs. Friend Tianxuan, where did you find the nest of these demon crabs from the Demon Sea?"
Tianxuan's expression turned cold, "Don't worry about that. Just tell me if you're buying or not."
Fuchao Sheng rubbed his hands and chuckled.
"Of course, I'll buy them. But I need to appraise them first. Don't mind waiting for a moment, friend!"
"Mhm."
Tianxuan nodded and sat down beside him.
Fuchao Sheng appraised the quality of the various materials while chatting casually with Tianxuan.
Although Tianxuan was cautious and avoided answering many questions, Fuchao Sheng didn't mind.
For him, the answers weren't important; he was observing her reactions.
In the end, Fuchao Sheng offered a fair price for the goods.
Three million spirit stones! All paid in Supreme Spirit Stones!
Tianxuan was initially dissatisfied, thinking there could be a higher price, but upon hearing that the payment would be in Supreme Spirit Stones, she happily agreed.
Her master had previously instructed her to use Medium-grade Spirit Stones for payment, and Supreme Spirit Stones if possible.
She hadn't understood the difference in spirit stone grades before, but after seeing her master use Supreme Spirit Stones to set up arrays with the Divine Compass several times, she realized that activating treasures also had requirements.
"With this income, combined with the previous earnings, it will just reach ten million. Especially with these Supreme Spirit Stones, the master should be very pleased."
Tianxuan happily agreed to the transaction.
Indeed, the Heavenly Origin Alliance was generous, even paying with Supreme Spirit Stones!
After some contemplation, both parties finalized the deal.
Tianxuan carefully placed three hundred Supreme Spirit Stones into her Storage Ring, and Fuchao Sheng clapped his palms, smiling as he said, "You must not be from around here, fellow cultivator!"
"Mhm."
"Since you're here, why not take a look around our shop? We have the most comprehensive cultivation resources in the Northern Sea, and we also have some unique resources from the Central State."
Tianxuan was tempted.
Fuchao Sheng seized the opportunity and continued, "Not only do we have the most comprehensive cultivation resources, but we also have some unique resources from the Central State. Take a look, and you might find something that suits your needs!"
Tianxuan thought for a moment and nodded.
After all, her tasks were mostly completed, and there were no major issues.
Her master had been in seclusion for over half a month, showing no signs of emerging, so she wasn't needed at the moment.
It might be a good idea to take a look around and gain some knowledge.
With Fuchao Sheng personally accompanying her, Tianxuan began browsing through the various goods in the Heavenly Origin Tower.
There were minerals of various attributes, medicinal ingredients of different grades, vibrant potted spirit plants, and talismans with diverse functions.
Even rare items like array plates and high-grade pills were readily available.
During this process, Tianxuan paid special attention to a few types of medicinal ingredients.
These were the ones her master had specifically instructed her to look for, as they would be of great use to him.
After secretly noting the prices and quantities of these medicinal ingredients, Tianxuan's attention was drawn to the treasure area on the sixth floor.
On the shelves, various treasures emitted powerful spiritual energy fluctuations, each with unique designs and profound mysteries.
In particular, her gaze was fixed on a fan.
She could sense its immense spiritual energy, stirring the space around it.
This area was the cleanest of all, without a speck of dust or any residual magical energy from those who had tested the treasures.
"You have quite an eye, fellow cultivator!"
"This treasure is called the Nine Wind Banana Fan, crafted from the branch of a banana tree that has lived for ten thousand years. After its creation, nine pure winds were infused into it, making it incredibly powerful!"
"As a Supreme Treasure, the Nine Wind Banana Fan is one of our shop's most prized possessions."
"If a Golden Core Cultivator were to obtain it and refine it as their lifebound artifact, they could summon winds and rain, and shatter mountains and split the earth. If they possess a Wind Affinity, their power would be greatly enhanced!"
As she listened to Fuchao Sheng's introduction, Tianxuan stared intently at the banana fan, her eyes filled with longing.
Unconsciously, she asked, "How many Spirit Stones for this treasure?"
Fuchao Sheng smiled slightly, "It's not exactly cheap, but it's not expensive either. With the three million Spirit Stones you have, it's more than enough."
Tianxuan's eyes widened in shock!
Three million! Why not rob it?
She knew that Supreme Treasures were incredibly valuable and expensive.
Her master had mentioned in his free time that ordinary Inferior Treasures were usually priced below one hundred thousand, and most loose cultivators at the Golden Core stage could afford one or two.
What limited Golden Core Cultivators in acquiring more treasures was not wealth but strength.
For those with insufficient magical power, one treasure was already their limit.
For those with weak divine perception, two treasures were barely sufficient.
Only those with both strength and perception could simultaneously control two or three treasures.
At least, her master's frequently used treasures numbered only three or four, and one of them had been destroyed.
Once treasures reached the High-grade level, their prices skyrocketed.
They ranged from one hundred thousand to one million.
Supreme Treasures were even more elusive.
Rarely would anyone put them up for sale.
Cultivators who desired such treasures often had to rely on their own refining, cultivation, and nurturing, using their own energy and time to gradually nurture them to the Supreme level.
These treasures were more than just simple weapons.
During their lifetime, cultivators could use them to cultivate both their body and soul.
After their death, these treasures could be passed down as a family or sect's heirloom.
Even powerful Golden Core sects often had only one or two Supreme Treasures as their most prized possessions.
Upon careful consideration, three million Spirit Stones for an excellent Supreme Treasure might not be that expensive.
But...
Tianxuan shook her head firmly, "Never mind, I can't afford it."
Fuchao Sheng smiled, "In business, we can always negotiate. If you truly desire it, we can discuss the price."
His words were enticing.
Tianxuan opened her mouth to speak but ultimately refused.
"It's getting late, I must be going. Rich Manager, farewell for now."
Fuchao Sheng maintained his smile, "Today's conversation has been delightful, indicating a deep connection between us. We will surely meet again in the future."
He then personally escorted Tianxuan downstairs and saw her off from the Heavenly Origin Tower.
...
After leaving the Heavenly Origin Tower, Tianxuan felt a bit disappointed.
A treasure that suited her so well was right before her eyes, yet she couldn't afford it, which made her feel frustrated.
In the end, it was a matter of insufficient funds!
She wondered if her master would give her some pocket money for her services.
Thinking about her financial situation, Tianxuan's mood improved.
With this, she had helped her master earn ten million Spirit Stones, and with the Supreme Spirit Stones included, she had earned four hundred in total!
Upon her return, she would surely receive praise.
Perhaps, after her master emerged from seclusion, he would pass on the cultivation technique he had been researching.
She had been stuck at the early stages of the third level for hundreds of years.
In terms of human cultivators' cultivation levels, it was roughly equivalent to the peak of the late Golden Core stage.
With the cultivation technique, she might be able to break through to the middle Golden Core stage, taking her one step closer to the fourth level, the Shape Transformation stage, and the formation of her Inner Soul.
As she waited expectantly, there were others secretly watching from the shadows.
In a secluded mountain path, five people sat in a circle, their eyes fixed on the water mirror before them.
Hidden by a formation, not a trace of their aura leaked out.
But at the Golden Core Realm, they were all aware of each other's cultivation levels.
One of them looked down at the mirror and said, "This woman has some skills. In a short time, she separated and sold a large amount of demon crab materials, gaining a huge profit. But she made us suffer a silent loss!"
Another person chimed in, "Yes, if it weren't for our Qian family selling that batch of demon crab materials to the Lianfeng Shop and being rejected by them, we wouldn't have known that this woman had hoarded so many similar materials."
If it were just a batch of demon crab materials, it wouldn't be a big deal for any of the families.
Selling them would still turn a profit.
But in just over half a month, Tianxuan had sold the materials of over a thousand demon crab corpses, creating an oversupply.
Although Cold Glow Island was large, it would still have problems swallowing so many materials at once.
Not to mention the raw material prices would be depressed, even the spirit tools and treasures crafted by the forging sects using the demon crab materials would be similar.
As a result, the finished product prices would inevitably not be very high.
Therefore, the raw material prices would also be suppressed by them.
Fortunately, the shops in Jade Cold City that purchased demon crab materials were mostly backed by familiar forces.
Even with grudges, they could still reach a consensus in the face of interests.
Thus, the three families gathered, bringing together five Golden Core Cultivators to recoup their losses.
As for how to recoup their losses?
That was simple!
"Later, when this woman enters the formation's range, we five will strike together with lightning speed, killing her before she can react."
"Afterwards, we'll divide the spirit stones inside her storage bag among our three families."
"As for the other valuables, our Qian family will have first pick. You have no objections, right?"
Among the five, apart from another member of the Qian family, the remaining three nodded.
Then, they began discussing the details of their upcoming attack.
With five people attacking together, the commotion would be significant, but with the formation's concealment, the city's cultivators wouldn't realize what was happening for a while.
The most important thing was to prevent Tianxuan from destroying her storage bag during her final counterattack.
The Qian family, who was contributing the most, had a solution—a treasure that could temporarily sever the mind-soul connection between a cultivator and their storage bag.
Although it would only last for an instant, it would be enough for the five of them to assassinate Tianxuan with thunderous might!
"She's coming!"
"Get ready!"
Just as they were fully prepared and about to strike, a special pressure suddenly enveloped the area covered by the formation.
Especially where the five were located, it was as if they were cut off from the world, existing in another space.
Not only could they not mobilize their internal spiritual energy, but they couldn't even sense the spiritual energy of the outside world.
The five were shocked, and could only watch helplessly as the woman cultivator floated away in the water mirror.
After the woman cultivator left.
The special pressure suddenly dissipated.
Only a cold snort reached their ears.
"Business isn't done like this. Get out of here!"
The five looked at each other, their eyes filled with shock.
After a while, the Qian family cultivator trembled and said, "It seems to be Elder Fu?"
Fu Chaosheng, the leader of the Heavenly Origin Alliance in the Northern Sea, was one of the Four Great Elders.
His cultivation was even at the Nascent Soul Realm.
Usually, when he was out and about, everyone gave him face.
Even some well-known late-stage Nascent Soul old monsters in the Northern Sea treated him with respect.
This was because he also represented the Heavenly Origin Dao Sect in the Central State!
They didn't know why Fu Chaosheng wanted to protect Tianxuan, but in any case, this deal couldn't be done.
In fact, after returning, they would have to prepare gifts and visit the other party to ask for forgiveness.
Without further hesitation, the five packed up and scurried back.
...
On the ground, a plump man stared at the escape light in the sky, muttering to himself.
"With the power of one demon, it's impossible to collect so many third-stage demon crab materials. There must be a force backing this woman."
"Especially when she encountered a treasure that suited her so well, she didn't dare to use the spirit stones in her possession, indicating that she's just an external subordinate without the authority to dispose of those spirit stones."
"For a third-stage demon beast, and a shapeshifting demon cultivator at that, to run errands for someone else, the person behind the scenes must either have a high cultivation level or a formidable background."
"At this time of great upheaval, especially when it concerns our sect's ambitions, we cannot tolerate any unexpected changes."
"I want to see which fellow cultivator quietly came to Jade Cold City without showing their face."
As he muttered, his steps seemed slow but were actually fast, following the trail of the green escape light.
Soon.
His steps came to a halt outside a valley.
Looking at the mist-shrouded, heavily guarded valley, Fu Chaosheng frowned.
"A third-stage formation with Nascent Soul aura permeating it. As I suspected, it's indeed a Nascent Soul cultivator."
"But this aura is truly unfamiliar; I've never encountered it before."
"In that case, I want to meet this person and find out more."
He took a step towards the valley, but as he lifted his foot, his expression suddenly changed.
In the valley, the situation abruptly transformed! A powerful aura soared into the sky!
Dragon and tiger energies converged, dark clouds gathered, and massive amounts of spiritual energy were drawn from the earth's veins.
Not only that, but the spiritual energy floating in the surrounding heaven and earth also began to converge towards the valley.
Even in the sky, there was a faint glimmer of silver light.
Seeing this familiar scene, Fu Chaosheng exclaimed,
"The omen of Inner Soul Formation!"
(End of Chapter)
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