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Chapter 237 Nascent Soul Transaction, Puppet God Seed
Chapter 237 Nascent Soul Transaction, Puppet God Seed
It was the same moon-patterned magic treasure as before. After resting in the fourth-tier cave for a month, True Monarch Yuelan reappeared.
She took Yue Qingqiu and Chen Yi and flew straight into the sky, breaking through layers of fierce winds, and finally arrived at the Nine Heavens.
The fierce winds here are far more powerful than those in lower-level airspace, and are simply impossible for anyone other than a Nascent Soul cultivator to withstand.
This Nascent Soul exchange meeting is being held here. Without the escort of a Nascent Soul cultivator, ordinary cultivators are not even qualified to get close.
In the void of the Nine Heavens, a massive cloud platform can be seen from afar.
The platform was formed from dense spiritual energy, and more than a dozen powerful Nascent Soul cultivators stood on it, each surrounded by a faint Nascent Soul aura.
Moon Orchid True Lord manipulated the Moon Pattern Handkerchief, carrying the two of them slowly flying over.
This enormous cloud platform was not protected by any array formations.
This place not only experiences howling gales of fourth-order intensity, but also occasionally witnesses destructive lightning strikes from the clouds, and even embers of celestial sun fire falling from the sky.
If it weren't for the powerful magical energy protecting them, Nascent Soul cultivators wouldn't be able to stay here for long.
Chen Yi secretly used his "Perception of Heaven and Earth" to calculate that with his physical strength at the late stage of the third level of Body Refinement, he was strong enough to withstand the strong winds and thunder and fire in this place, so there was no need to worry about his safety.
However, True Monarch Yuelan was unaware of this and still manipulated the Moon Pattern Handkerchief to release a pale white protective shield, firmly protecting Yue Qingqiu and Chen Yi within it to prevent any accidents.
"Hehe, so it's Fellow Daoist Yuelan. Fellow Daoist Yuelan, it's been over a hundred years since you last left the mountain, hasn't it?"
Just as the group landed, an elderly man with white eyebrows, holding a dragon-shaped staff, stepped forward with a smile to greet them. His aura was peaceful yet exuded the gravitas of a Nascent Soul cultivator.
"Greetings, True Monarch Yu Chen. This is Yue Qingqiu, the chief disciple of our sect, and this is Chen Yi, the gatekeeper."
Moon Orchid True Lady stepped forward to pay her respects and briefly introduced the two people behind her.
Yue Qingqiu and Chen Yi immediately bowed in greeting.
True Monarch Yu Chen simply smiled and nodded at Yue Qingqiu, his tone carrying a hint of approval:
"After that kid Hirano got into trouble, Qingyue's name has become more and more well-known in my Qingyun Cave Heaven."
As he spoke, he turned to look at a young man in white not far away, "Yun Tian, you are both young people of the same generation, you should get to know each other better."
This True Monarch Yu Chen has reached the mid-Nascent Soul stage in cultivation. He is not only a core elder of Qingyun Cave Heaven, but also a fourth-tier alchemy master.
Back then, Ping Xingye of the Xingyue Sect had the Nascent Soul Pill refined by him.
At the same time, he was also the organizer of this Nascent Soul Trade Fair and was highly respected among the cultivators present.
The cloud sky behind True Monarch Yu Chen was the handsome young man in white that Chen Yi had seen at the auction.
He strode forward, cupped his hands in greeting to Yue Qingqiu and Chen Yi, his demeanor composed, gentle, and polite.
After exchanging greetings, Yun Tian naturally stood beside Yue Qingqiu and, taking advantage of his status as the "host" of Qingyun Cave Heaven, took the initiative to explain the procedures and precautions of the Nascent Soul Trading Conference to the two of them.
For example, he explained that transactions were mainly based on barter and that the quality of high-level treasures needed to be verified on the spot. His words were clear and logical, without the slightest hint of disrespect.
Yue Qingqiu was already used to this situation.
She had cultivated immortality for many years, and her appearance and temperament were renowned throughout the entire Qingyun Cave Heaven. Countless other cultivators coveted her beauty.
Compared to those suitors who were frivolous and spoke blatantly, Yun Tian's polite and respectful attitude made her feel much more comfortable.
Moreover, the Star Moon Sect is currently weak and relies on the Azure Cloud Cave Heaven in many ways, so she has no choice but to grit her teeth and deal with it, occasionally even having to force a smile to respond to Yun Tian's explanations.
Fortunately, Yun Tian didn't cling to Yue Qingqiu like other persistent pests. While introducing her, he also occasionally struck up a conversation with Chen Yi.
They would inquire about Chen Yi's impressions of Qingyun Immortal City, or introduce the various fourth-tier treasures at the trade fair, treating him with equality in their words.
The fact that he didn't deliberately put on airs as a "peak Golden Core cultivator" or "chief disciple of Qingyun Cave Heaven" actually made Chen Yi feel more favorably toward him.
On the other side, the dozen or so Nascent Soul True Monarchs present were exchanging ideas.
Chen Yi couldn't even get a word in edgewise, and most of the time he couldn't even hear the other person clearly.
Nascent Soul cultivators often communicate using divine sense, which is impossible for ordinary Golden Core cultivators to detect.
He wisely concealed his aura completely, refraining from rashly using his fourth-order divine sense. Instead, he obediently stood aside as a "subordinate," silently observing and learning, considering it an opportunity to broaden his horizons.
Most of the forces within Qingyun Cave Heaven that have Nascent Soul cultivators have attended this Nascent Soul trade fair.
This gathering serves not only to exchange goods and resources and complete resource transactions, but also as a subtle display of the strength of each faction.
According to the rules of Qingyun Cave Heaven, if a force has no Nascent Soul cultivators participating in such public activities for a long period of time, a deacon of the cave heaven will come to verify whether the force's Nascent Soul cultivators are still alive.
If it is confirmed that a Nascent Soul cultivator has perished, the cave heaven will issue a notification, and may even arrange for other Nascent Soul cultivators to reside in its vacant spiritual vein cave, thus regaining control of the original force's resources.
Soon, the Nascent Soul Trading Fair officially began.
The process is simple and straightforward. Basically, each Nascent Soul cultivator takes turns speaking, first explaining their urgent resource needs, and then listing the treasures available for trade.
The items mentioned on the field were at least of the top-tier quality of the third rank, with most being fourth-rank materials, fourth-rank magic weapons, or finished high-level pills. Each one was enough to make a Core Formation cultivator envious.
When it was Yuelan Zhenjun's turn to speak, she slowly rose, her voice clearly resounding throughout the cloud platform:
"My main purpose in attending this meeting is to obtain the three main ingredients for refining the Nascent Soul Pill, with the Nascent Soul Fruit being the best."
I am willing to offer a bottle of Tier 3 top-tier [Thunder Brew of Escape Technique] as the core exchange item;
"I can supplement the remaining required materials through trading with Tier 3 High-Grade Beast Pills, Tier 3 Mid-Grade Puppets, Tier 3 High-Grade Moon-Mark Spirit Fish, and Tier 3 High-Grade Star Ore."
Initially, upon hearing True Monarch Yuelan's trade demands, many Nascent Soul cultivators present showed disdain.
The main ingredient of the Nascent Soul Pill is extremely precious; it is simply impossible to obtain it with ordinary third-tier items.
Even when the "top-tier third-order escape technique, Thunder Brew" was mentioned, most people didn't take it seriously, assuming that the Star Moon Sect couldn't offer anything decent in exchange.
But when True Monarch Yuelan took out a translucent white jade bottle and explained in detail the attributes and functions of the [Thunder Brew Escape Technique],
This lightning brew can not only temporarily increase a cultivator's escape speed by 30%, but also release lightning mist to hinder pursuers when encountering danger, and can even assist cultivators in comprehending lightning-attribute escape techniques.
Especially after a glimpse of its aura was revealed, a small commotion immediately broke out on the cloud platform.
The initial disdain of many cultivators faded, replaced by scrutiny and interest. After all, such high-grade spiritual brews, which could directly enhance survival and travel abilities, were quite attractive to any cultivator.
Just as the atmosphere was becoming slightly lively, a voice carrying a hint of scrutiny suddenly rang out:
"Fellow Daoist Yuelan, I've heard that your Star Moon Sect recently welcomed a genius spiritual chef. Presumably, this [Escape Technique Thunder Brew] was made by him?"
The speaker sat upright on the east side of the platform, his eyes sharp as an eagle's, and a striking hooked nose that stood out prominently. He was none other than Golden Eagle True Lord, the Nascent Soul Grand Elder of Eagle Ridge Mountain.
He paused slightly, his gaze sweeping directly at Chen Yi behind Yue Lan, his tone carrying a deliberate hint:
"Hehe, if I'm not mistaken, this person should be Chen Yi behind you, right?"
Golden Eagle True Monarch already knew Chen Yi's identity, and now he publicly pointed it out to him.
In reality, he wanted to draw the attention of other forces present to Chen Yi.
Such a talent, so proficient in crafting high-grade spirit wine, is truly "wasted" by staying in the increasingly declining Star Moon Sect. If other forces could also be drawn to him, or even cause conflict with the Star Moon Sect, it would be entirely beneficial to Eagle Ridge Mountain.
Sure enough, the moment these words were spoken, the previously calm atmosphere in the hall instantly became turbulent.
Most of the Nascent Soul stage monsters present had their gazes fixed on Chen Yi's face, as if they were physical objects.
These cultivators, who had lived for hundreds of years, had eyes that held either scrutiny or calculation.
What chilled Chen Yi even more was that
In the blink of an eye, he received four different telepathic messages.
Each one carried the powerful divine sense unique to Nascent Soul cultivators, directly penetrating his protective spiritual power and resounding in his sea of consciousness.
Two of the voice transmissions carried a clear intention to win them over:
An old but powerful voice declared that as long as Chen Yi was willing to leave his current power and join his sect, he would be promised fourth-tier cultivation resources, an exclusive cave dwelling, and even the opportunity to be introduced to Nascent Soul level cultivation techniques.
The other approach was more direct, offering the allure of a high-level puppetry technique inheritance, claiming it could help him break through to the fourth level of puppetry skills in a short period of time, on the condition that he switch allegiances.
The other two voice transmissions were filled with threats and pressure.
A chilling divine sense pierced to the bone, its words carrying an undeniable force:
"If you know what's good for you, then obediently submit and wait for me to find you in the Immortal City after this is over. Otherwise, I will make sure you have nowhere to stand in the cultivation world in the future." The pressure of the fourth-order divine sense was like a heavy hammer, which gently shook Chen Yi's sea of consciousness, trying to shake his mind.
The other was more subtle, conveying a signal with only a faint hint of killing intent, implying that if they refused to cooperate, they might encounter an "accident," and the words were full of the cruel reality of the survival of the fittest in the cultivation world.
"Ahem, everyone, there's no need for that."
Yu Chen Zhenjun, who was presiding over the trade fair, coughed lightly, and his powerful Nascent Soul magic quietly spread out, dispersing all the probing divine senses and veiled telepathic messages that were shrouding Chen Yi.
The commotion on the platform subsided instantly, and everyone's attention was focused on him.
"Young friend Chen, I know that you obtained the recipe for this [Escape Technique Thunder Brew] from the Ji family."
Yu Chen Zhenjun turned his gaze to Chen Yi, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable air of authority.
"This matter has already been discussed by Young Master Wuchen of the Ji family with Yun Tian, the eldest disciple of my Qingyun Sect."
Today is the Nascent Soul Trade Fair. Everyone is welcome to discuss their resource needs, but no one should have any inappropriate thoughts about Young Friend Chen.
Otherwise, the Ji family might get involved.
As soon as he finished speaking, Master Yuntian, who had been standing beside Chen Yi and Yue Qingqiu, smiled and nodded at Chen Yi, while simultaneously transmitting his thoughts through divine sense:
"Fellow Daoist Chen, Brother Ji and I have been friends for many years. He mentioned you to me long ago and specifically instructed me to take good care of you if I meet you this time."
Chen Yi then realized,
It turns out that Yun Tian's friendly smile when he turned around at the auction was not only for Yue Qingqiu, but also a gesture of goodwill towards himself.
Just moments ago, facing the probing spiritual senses of numerous Nascent Soul stage monsters, and even the faint veil of intimidation, Chen Yi had already reacted in a manner befitting a "mid-stage Core Formation junior":
He took a step back at the opportune moment, his face slightly pale, his eyes carrying a just-right amount of awkwardness and tension, perfectly concealing his true confidence.
Although True Monarch Yu Chen stepped in to help, Chen Yi knew very well that he had no right to speak.
He simply bowed to True Lord Yu Chen, expressing his gratitude respectfully, and then silently retreated behind True Lord Yue Lan, making no further moves and maintaining his low-key subordinate demeanor.
At the same time, Chen Yi sighed inwardly: True Monarch Yuelan has really gotten old.
Just now, so many Nascent Soul cultivators probed her with their divine sense, and even used subtle intimidation methods, yet she remained completely unmoved, neither releasing her Nascent Soul aura to protect her nor speaking out to stop them.
It seems she no longer has the strength to protect herself.
If he hadn't previously calculated using his "Perception of Heaven and Earth" that the great opportunity to stay in the Star Moon Sect hadn't yet arrived, he would have truly considered turning around and leaving.
As for those two exceptionally cold and clearly threatening divine senses, Chen Yi had silently memorized their auras, waiting for the day when his cultivation was sufficient to confront them and demand an explanation.
The trade meeting continued, and a result was soon reached.
That bottle of [Escape Technique Thunder Brew] caught the eye of a Nascent Soul elder from Medicine King Valley.
In exchange for this wine, the old man offered a Nascent Soul Fruit that was eight hundred years old.
This is one of the most precious main ingredients for refining the Infant Transformation Pill.
Of course, the Star Moon Sect still needs to make up the difference of tens of thousands of spirit stones, which will be offset by a third-grade mid-level turtle puppet and two bottles of third-grade high-level beast pills.
When Yue Qingqiu received the jade box containing the Nascent Soul Fruit from the old man, the usually composed woman could not hide her joy.
The most difficult-to-find material for the Nascent Soul Pill has been obtained. The remaining auxiliary materials only need to be collected slowly. The matter of forming a Nascent Soul has finally gained real hope, and the rest is just a matter of time.
Meanwhile, seeing Yue Qingqiu's barely concealed joy after obtaining the Nascent Soul Fruit, Ancestor Yu Chen also timely transmitted a message to her using his divine sense:
"Qingyue, if you ever gather all the ingredients for the Nascent Soul Pill, you can come to me to refine it. I won't make things difficult for you; I'll only charge you 80% of the refining fee."
At this point, he changed the subject, his tone becoming somewhat persuasive:
"Hehe, if you can form a connection with my Zong Yingcai, I will not only not take a single penny, but I will also guarantee you a Nascent Soul Pill regardless of whether the refining is successful or not."
Upon hearing this, Yue Qingqiu's ears instantly turned slightly red.
Faced with the Nascent Soul senior's words and actions of trading "bond" for the Nascent Soul Pill in person, she was displeased but dared not show it in the slightest. She could only bow and express her gratitude respectfully.
Standing beside her, Master Yuntian maintained a smile throughout, showing considerable attentiveness to Yue Qingqiu.
Sometimes he would offer her spiritual tea, sometimes he would gently explain the properties of some treasures to her, and ask her if she needed other Nascent Soul Pills or other supplementary medicines. His intentions were self-evident, and anyone could see his feelings for Yue Qingqiu.
On the other side, the Nascent Soul elder from Medicine King Valley breathed a sigh of relief after successfully obtaining the [Escape Technique Thunder Brew].
The disciples of Medicine King Valley have always focused on cultivating spiritual plants and herbs, and are not particularly skilled in combat.
He acquired this bottle of Thunder Brew precisely to provide his core Core Formation disciples with an additional means of survival.
With this item in hand, as long as the disciple does not encounter a Nascent Soul True Monarch head-on, even if he encounters a powerful enemy, he will most likely be able to escape by using the speed of the Thunder Brew and the cover of the Thunder Mist.
After the trade fair, many cultivators, seeing that Medicine King Valley had obtained Thunder Brew, also became interested in Star Moon Sect's [Escape Technique Thunder Brew] and went up to inquire whether they could order it.
Chen Yi, Yue Lan, and Yue Qingqiu had already discussed this matter before they arrived.
Yue Qingqiu responded according to the pre-arranged words:
"If the materials are sufficient, it takes two years to refine one bottle of this thunder brew."
Based on the skill level of our sect's master chef, and the difficulty of refining this [Escape Technique Thunder Brew],
Its success rate is approximately 30%.
Therefore, any cultivator only needs to provide three complete sets of materials to guarantee obtaining a bottle of [Escape Technique Thunder Brew].
Chen Yi had clearly told the sect that there were two sets of materials, but unexpectedly, the sect added another set.
However, Chen Yi agreed with the Star Moon Sect's practice of extracting another layer of material costs.
There's no such thing as a free lunch. If you have the technology, then you should have the power to set prices.
Surprisingly, the veteran cultivators of Qingyun Cave Heaven did not object to these "harsh" conditions. On the contrary, several late-stage Core Formation disciples from various factions immediately approached Yue Qingqiu to make an appointment.
Although they knew the price was exorbitant, no one would complain about having too many of these top-tier life-saving items for Core Formation cultivators.
It should be noted that even the Ji family, a top-tier family in Zhongzhou, rarely releases this level of thunder brew into circulation.
Now that the Star Moon Sect has produced such a capable person as Chen Yi, everyone naturally wants to seize the opportunity to make a move.
After all, no one can say for sure. A cultivator like Chen Yi, who is highly skilled but has low cultivation level, might encounter an accident one day.
On the surface, Qingyun Cave Heaven appears harmonious, but many people know that several forces do not want Xingyue Sect to revive itself by taking advantage of the Thunder Brew.
"Fellow Daoist Chen, Brother Ji mentioned your culinary skills to me before. Seeing them today, I can confirm that they are indeed well-deserved."
Beside him, Master Yuntian smiled faintly and used a secret technique to transmit his voice to Chen Yi. His tone was gentle yet carried a hint of familiarity.
"I wonder if I could ask Brother Ji for a favor and have him place an order with Fellow Daoist Chen for a bottle of his finest Thunder Brew, a product of his escape technique?"
Chen Yi rubbed his fingertips against the spiritual material pouch in his sleeve, pondered for a moment, and then slowly nodded.
Ji Wuchen's face could not be ignored.
Moreover, as the chief disciple of the Golden Core Realm of Qingyun Cave, Master Yuntian is of noble status and would never fabricate the identity of Ji Wuchen's friend to deceive him for a bottle of Thunder Brew.
Even if that were the case, he wouldn't suffer any loss.
Refining Thunder Brew is a sure-fire way to make money. The other party provides the materials, and he only needs to contribute his skills. Either way, he benefits.
However, he dared not reveal his ability to refine fourth-order thunder brew at the moment.
That skill was far too astonishing; with his current mid-stage Core Formation cultivation, he simply couldn't suppress such a "trump card."
If the evil forces find out, I'm afraid I'll be forcibly abducted, locked up, and forced to work as a full-time technician, with no freedom left.
Otherwise, he would like to fully display his abilities, as the resources and opportunities he could gain would be truly substantial.
Having understood this, Chen Yi replied via telepathy:
"Senior Yun Tian, you're too kind."
As a friend of Young Master Ji, Chen naturally prioritized the needs of his senior.
"As long as you gather the materials, you can come to me anytime to refine it."
"Don't call me senior anymore, let's just call each other fellow Daoists."
Master Yuntian smiled and waved his hand, his tone becoming even more friendly.
"I am very close to Wuchen. If we have the opportunity to sit together sometime in the future, you will know our temperaments."
Hehe, speaking of which, I haven't prepared the raw materials for Thunder Brewing yet, but I did acquire a copy of "Puppet God Technique" at the auction a few days ago.
"I wonder if it would be acceptable to use this method to exchange for a bottle of readily available Thunder Brew, a technique for escaping danger?"
He paused, then added, "I suspect that Fellow Daoist Chen might still have some finished products left?"
Chen Yi understood.
It's highly likely that Ji Wuchen deduced his secret of having extra Lei Niang (a type of brew) based on his behavior and then informed Yun Tian.
The "Puppet God Technique," though merely a secret method, fetched a high price of 45,000 spirit stones at the auction, precisely the cultivation technique he urgently needed.
This method can improve his technique for creating soul puppets, allowing him to enhance his control over the puppets.
After a brief consideration, Chen Yi sent a message agreeing to the order:
"Very well, I do need this secret technique."
Since Fellow Daoist Yun is willing to make a deal, we will do as you say.
Chen still had one last bottle of Thunder Brew, a life-saving escape technique, on him, which he would exchange with his fellow Daoist after the trade fair concluded.
In fact, he also had three bottles of third-grade high-quality escape technique Thunder Brew in his storage bag.
Moreover, since this kind of thunder brew no longer provides a significant boost to his current "Star Thunder Escape Technique," and he also has a bottle of fourth-tier "Thunder Brew Essence" as a trump card for survival,
The spirit's speed and explosive power far surpassed those of a third-tier thunder brew, which is why he only prepared three bottles.
Therefore, selling one bottle now will have no impact on him.
"Haha, Fellow Daoist Chen is indeed straightforward!"
Master Yuntian's laughter came through the telepathic transmission, carrying obvious pleasure, "After the trade fair ends, I, Yuntian, will be waiting for you in the Immortal City."
As soon as he finished speaking, a pale blue communication talisman pierced through the crowd, passing through Yue Qingqiu who was standing in the middle, and landed in Chen Yi's hand.
That was Yun Tian's precise teleportation using his magic power, which served as proof for future communication.
Yue Qingqiu, standing between the two, was somewhat stunned.
She had always believed that Yun Tian's clinginess to her was to pursue her and seek a Daoist partnership.
But who would have thought that the other party would secretly communicate with Chen Yi, who was standing next to her, over a long period of time, and even leave a communication talisman.
For a moment, watching the tacit understanding between the two across the distance, Yue Qingqiu felt a strange and absurd doubt arise in her heart:
Could it be that Master Yuntian is using pursuing himself as a pretext to actually get close to Chen Yi and poach this craftsman?
For a moment, Yue Qingqiu couldn't even gauge who held more weight in the heart of Qingyun Cave Heaven's chief disciple, herself or Chen Yi.
The entire trade fair lasted for two hours. As it drew to a close, fine beads of sweat appeared on the forehead of True Monarch Yuelan.
The magical handkerchief in her hand, which was used to maintain a defensive shield, was gradually losing its luster at the edges, indicating that maintaining this shield was already quite difficult for her.
Chen Yi did not speak once throughout the entire trading session.
Apart from completing the transaction with Master Yuntian in exchange for Thunder Brew, Yue Qingqiu handled all other matters related to ordering Thunder Brew from the Star Moon Sect by other sects and forces.
This situation, where he didn't have to worry about anything, suited Chen Yi perfectly. He was happy to sit quietly on the sidelines, observe the situation, and accumulate experience.
Since the Nascent Soul Ancestor Yu Chen Zhenjun of Qingyun Cave Heaven issued his warning, no Nascent Soul cultivators in the arena have privately tried to pressure or intimidate Chen Yi through telepathy.
Chen Yi is merely a junior in the mid-stage of Core Formation. If these old monsters who have lived for hundreds of years were to directly target him with their Nascent Soul cultivation, it would only make them a laughingstock and lower their status.
However, after the trade fair ends, no one knows how these forces will treat Chen Yi, this craftsman with special skills, in private.
Chen Yi was mentally prepared for this.
He knew very well that even if the Nascent Soul stage monsters coveted him at the trade fair hosted by the orthodox Xuanmen sect, they wouldn't disregard their reputation and attack him across several realms.
Moreover, with his current trump cards, even if he were to encounter a Nascent Soul cultivator head-on, he would have a 70% chance of escaping.
If the opponent is even slightly careless and he finds an opportunity to get close, he has a 10% chance of turning the tables and killing them if he uses Soul Thunder Technique and Thunder Crystal Marrow.
Throughout the entire trade fair, Chen Yi was dazzled by what he saw and heard.
The number of treasures circulating in the arena was astonishing, and almost all of them were fourth-tier cultivation resources. Whether they were rare treasures, thousand-year-old precious medicines, high-level pills, or semi-finished magic weapons, they were all dazzling.
The products presented by each sect and force were also highly distinctive, showcasing their profound cultural heritage.
For Chen Yi, the gains from this trade fair went far beyond what was visible on the surface.
Meeting Master Yuntian and obtaining the "Puppet Divine Technique" through a transaction was just one aspect of it.
More importantly, he could use Yun Tian Zhenren's connection to contact the fourth-tier alchemy master, Yu Chen Zhenjun.
After all, Chen Yi always had an urgent need for the Nascent Soul Pill.
As the trade fair drew to a close, those present began packing up their ritual implements and inventorying their resources, preparing to leave.
Yu Chen Zhenjun of Qingyun Cave Heaven suddenly changed his expression.
A communication jade slip flew out from his sleeve, and as it hovered in his palm, it flashed with spiritual light, clearly indicating that he had received an urgent notification.
He lightly tapped the jade slip with his fingertip, and after reading the contents, his expression instantly became solemn. His previously relaxed aura also subtly subsided, carrying a seriousness that could not be taken lightly.
He raised his eyes and swept them over the assembled cultivators. His clear voice, amplified by his magical power, resonated throughout the hall, silencing the slight noise within.
"Fellow Daoists, please stay a while and do not rush to leave."
He paused, his gaze slowly sweeping across the crowd, his tone becoming more solemn:
"According to the news we just received, Ancestor Qingshan and an important guest will arrive here in a short while."
(End of this chapter)