Following a Hundred Years of Cultivation, I'm dying Before I Got Cheats Chapter 1451

Chapter 1451: Trading Treasure for Territory, A Test of Wits (Part 2) Chapter 1451: Trading Treasure for Territory, A Test of Wits (Part 2) Editor: Henyee Translations Some opportunistic cultivators, quick to recognize the Western Continent's impending rise, were already calculating when they'd journey there to join friends and allies.

Meanwhile, the ancient sects that had held power in the Central Continent for untold years viewed the sudden defeat of the Starry Celestial Sect with a sense of shared doom.

These elders all fixated on Jiang Chengxuan with deep trepidation.

After the Great Calamity, they had frequently plundered other regions for resources, sowing chaos in their wake; the Red Dragon Sect's incursion had been only one example.

Now, with the Western Continent rising as a formidable player, they feared they might soon find themselves on the receiving end.

The abrupt power shift left these ancient forces feeling increasingly uneasy, especially as they contemplated what might happen if Jiang Chengxuan eventually turned his attention toward them.

Today, his display of unfathomable power only deepened their unease.

“You may leave,” Jiang Chengxuan's cold voice echoed from above, drawing everyone's attention.

“I will grant you a path out.

As compensation, the Starfallen Plains will now belong to the Scattered Immortals Alliance.” “WhataEUR he's actually letting Star Elder Hu and the others go?” “Does he not understand that leaving a threat unchecked is courting future disaster?” This declaration left the gathered immortals muttering in astonishment and doubt.

Though defeated, the three elders of the Starry Celestial Sect still retained formidable power.

Jiang Chengxuan's decision to let them go could well lead to vengeance down the line.

What these onlookers didn't realize was that Jiang Chengxuan had meticulously planned this outcome from the start.

He had never truly intended to destroy or conquer the Starry Celestial Sect; rather, he had used this encounter as an opportunity to subtly draw out the elusive Transforming Heavenly Stone.

Moreover, to avoid entangling himself in certain karmic forces, he couldn't directly mention the stone's name, as it would likely alert others and trigger a series of causative calamities.

As for the Starry Celestial Sect's potential vendetta, he was unconcerned.

Once he completed his ascension to the Celestial Immortal realm, even a hundred sects of their caliber wouldn't be able to lay a finger on him.

Right now, with tensions high across the realms, Jiang Chengxuan had no desire to leave a trail of death in his wake, which would only provoke backlash and breed resentment.

This caution was his way of avoiding unnecessary karmic entanglements.

“YouaEUR youaEUR ” Amidst the vast pit and the broken celestial stars, the battered figures of Star Elder Hu and his comrades slowly emerged, visibly stunned.

Even they hadn't expected Jiang Chengxuan to “release a tiger back into the wild.” They had been bracing for one last, desperate struggle when his words reached them.

The three exchanged looks before turning their gaze toward Jiang Chengxuan.

Observing his calm and unhurried expression, they realized he truly had no intention of attacking again.

A sense of relief washed over them, as the oppressive weight Jiang Chengxuan had brought upon them was still fresh in their minds.

His mysterious power had easily dismantled their revered ancient combined attack technique, leaving them questioning everything they thought they knew.

“Elder Star HuaEUR what should we do?” In the silence, Star Elder Chen and Star Elder Shao were stripped of their usual arrogance and anxiously reached out to Elder Star Hu, the most senior among them, for guidance.

While they didn't want to continue fighting, they couldn't accept the idea of giving up control of the Starfallen Plains.

This land, if ceded to the Scattered Immortals Alliance, would place a rival on their doorstep, a constant threat.

Jiang Chengxuan could easily erode the Starry Celestial Sect's influence, leaving them in eventual ruin.

Feeling the growing tension, Elder Star Hu fell into deep thought.

Jiang Chengxuan's gaze, meanwhile, held a hint of amusement as he patiently waited in the air, exerting no pressure on them to act.

Finally, as the gathered crowd watched in bewilderment, Elder Star Hu turned toward Jiang Chengxuan and slowly spoke.

“This battleaEUR we, the Starry Celestial Sect, admit our defeat.” With those words, they declared their surrender, sparking conflicting emotions of bitterness, shame, and, unexpectedly, relief among their disciples.

Those witnessing the surrender were divided: some saw it as pragmatic, while others derided it as cowardice.

None, however, dared speak out, choosing instead to watch quietly.

“However, the Starfallen PlainsaEUR we cannot relinquish them under any circumstances!” Elder Star Hu's voice regained its sharpness, rekindling tension across the battlefield, thickening the air with an impending storm.

Could it be that the Starry Celestial Sect would go so far as to risk mutual destruction?

“Oh?” Jiang Chengxuan's calm reply held an edge, his unbothered expression seeming to say that he was entirely indifferent to their lives or deaths.

Hearing his nonchalant response, Elder Star Hu felt a chill, worried Jiang Chengxuan might unleash another ruthless blow.

Hurriedly, he added, “Regarding the matter of Qingyun Province, our Starry Celestial Sect is willing to compensate with treasures and resources in exchange for your withdrawal from the Starfallen Plains!” The tension among the onlookers eased slightly as the stakes were clarified.

However, would Jiang Chengxuan accept such an offer?

The Starfallen Plains was clearly an ideal foothold for him to expand into the Central Continent.

Giving it up so easily would seem highly unlikely.

Many among the astute observers in the crowd believed this decision would reveal Jiang Chengxuan's intentions toward the Central Continent's future.

If he refused, it would signal ambitions for conquest; if he accepted, it would show that he was still watching, not yet committed to taking control.

Thus, his response carried implications not just for the Starry Celestial Sect's fate but for the Central Continent's future power dynamics.

After a long silence, under the gaze of countless onlookers, Jiang Chengxuan finally smiled, neither refusing nor agreeing outright.

There's hope, then.

To those who understood the unspoken signals, this small gesture confirmed it: he might be willing to trade, but it would depend on the value offered.

Jiang Chengxuan's presence today was, it seemed, a test rather than an all-out action.

Relieved, several observing Celestial Immortals exhaled, feeling less pressured.

Star Elders Hu, Chen, and Shao likewise saw a glimmer of hope.

Without hesitation, Elder Star Hu summoned his energy, drawing an item from his storage ring.

The moment it emerged, celestial energies grew lively as primal force gathered, and dark clouds swirled in the sky, releasing a gentle spring rain.

“The Primal Spirit Tree!

To think that Elder Hu had such a treasure!” One sharp-eyed cultivator immediately recognized the object, crying out in astonishment.

Gasps spread among the crowd as they eyed the treasure, their gazes filled with awe.

It seemed Elder Star Hu was truly conceding defeat, as his first offering was none other than a supremely rare primal treasure!

The Primal Spirit Tree, formed over millennia from the essence of wood spirits, was incredibly valuable.

It provided an immense source of primal power, ideal for cultivation, and held a vast reservoir of life force that could significantly extend lifespan and regenerate the bodyaEUR”a supreme treasure for both survival and cultivation.

When Elder Star Hu had obtained it tens of thousands of years ago, he had initially planned to absorb its energy himself but chose to preserve it instead, saving it for a desperate time.

Now, at this critical moment, it had become their bargaining chipaEUR”a rather ironic turn of events.

“ImpressiveaEUR ” Jiang Chengxuan nodded subtly, his eyes glinting with interest.

Yet, after voicing his approval, he remained silent.

Chapter end

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