readytorunbook Chapter 238 Genesis Star Palace Changes
Chapter 238 Genesis Star Palace Changes
Chapter 238: Genesis Star Palace Anomaly
Unmoving Micro-Starfield.
The floating land, spanning thousands of miles in all directions, appears from a distance in the void like an irregular gem. The dead zones on the surface of the land account for more than seventy percent, making it a barren place with frequent natural disasters and scarce resources.
However, the biggest difference between here and elsewhere lies in the thousands of zhang deep underground, where powerful Divine Ability users have opened up vast dedicated areas. They have constructed tens of thousands of large-scale long-range teleportation arrays in the void. When these arrays are fully operational, the amount of spiritual crystal resources consumed every moment is terrifying.
Moreover, this place is extremely popular. Even in the midst of the Demon Race's rampage in the Extreme Void Starry Sky and the continuous extermination of numerous sects, countless cultivators still visit here every day to buy or sell resources that interest them.
This is the location of a hidden trading center belonging to the "Fated Treasure House." Its ranking within the organization is very high. Cultivators or factions that do not meet the level requirements do not even have the qualifications to know about this place, let alone enter here to trade.
As the name suggests, the Fated Treasure House is a powerful force engaged in the trade of goods, facilitating exchanges between parties. It is more appropriate to describe it as a super commercial alliance rather than a sect. The higher-ups are not interested in fighting and killing; they are single-mindedly focused on doing business and making money. They cover all kinds of businesses and have everything you can imagine.
It is said that the background of this force is quite terrifying. Many ancient relics and living fossils from super forces hold shares in it. Therefore, for millions of years, the business of the Fated Treasure House has always been smooth sailing and increasingly prosperous. Even some powerful figures from evil forces are willing to deal with them and entrust them with various shady businesses.
In the secret hall, Gu Chanfeng, a burly figure with a kind face, furrowed his brows slightly and looked solemn as he reviewed the income and expenditure accounts of the past six months. He remained silent for a long time.
The sudden arrival of the Demon Race's rampage had an impact on the organization's operations, and it was not insignificant. Many previously profitable businesses were forced to interrupt or reduce their scale. Some important sources of goods were directly cut off.
Especially with the annihilation of many sects, the organization lost many customers and incurred a significant amount of bad debts. After all, those sects had been wiped out, so there was no way to recover the resources and payments owed to the organization.
Many important resource mines, rare medicinal herb production areas, and secret trade routes under the organization's jurisdiction suffered indiscriminate attacks from the descendants of the Demon Race, resulting in significant losses of wealth, goods, and manpower.
Therefore, the profit of the Fated Treasure House in recent years has been slowly shrinking. Although the prices of many resources and goods have increased due to the war, overall, the organization is still in a state of deficit.
Fortunately, the organization's foundation is exceptionally strong, and with its accumulated wealth, it is temporarily safe. However, if this calamity continues to drag on, the consequences are uncertain.
As the pleasant chirping of cicadas softly sounded, an agile steward silently walked in and bowed before reporting, "Elder, there is another big deal at the door. The other party specifically requested to be received by you."
"Hmm?"
Gu Chanfeng's eyes flickered slightly as he lifted his head from the account book. "Can you find out where the other party comes from?"
"They are all female cultivators, and their cultivation is quite terrifying. As for their background, they should be from the Supreme Daoist forces of those pure female cultivators," the steward said softly.
After a moment of contemplation, Gu Chanfeng nodded slightly and said, "Very well, I will go and take a look."
The organization's business situation is not optimistic. It is becoming increasingly difficult to do profitable business. If there is a chance to negotiate a large deal, Gu Chanfeng naturally would not refuse, as it would affect his performance evaluation.
After a while, when Gu Chanfeng walked into the VIP room under the guidance of the steward, his pupils couldn't help but slightly contract. Fortunately, with his excellent control over his emotions, he approached and greeted them as usual.
Twenty-three masked female cultivators with fair and graceful skin sat quietly. They were dressed in luxurious deep purple dresses, with hair like clouds and adorned with pearls and jade. Their unpredictable aura leaked out unintentionally. Their beautiful eyes were indifferent and proud, devoid of any emotions.
"Clear Flower Divine Palace? Or Divine Maiden Sect? Or perhaps Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace or Azure Hill Hall?" Gu Chanfeng silently analyzed. The other party's methods of concealing and confusing their aura were quite clever, to the point that even he, a Taiyi Golden Immortal, couldn't see through their true identities.
"No need for pleasantries," the leading woman waved her hand, her melodious voice flowing like a clear spring. "I am here on behalf of my family to purchase a large quantity of resources. We need a variety of items. I wonder if your inventory is sufficient?"
Gu Chanfeng's expression slightly changed, and he immediately replied, "Our Fated Treasure House has accumulated a reputation and credibility over millions of years. Naturally, our inventory is not a problem. Please list the items you need, and I will do my best to meet your requirements."
The woman immediately took out a jade slip and placed it on the table. The maid by her side approached, took the jade slip, and then handed it to Gu Chanfeng.
Gu Chanfeng used his divine sense to probe slightly, and a fleeting look of shock flashed in his eyes.
The content of the jade slip was indeed somewhat exaggerated. It included thousands of types of resources, ranging from pills to Law Weapons, from talismans to puppets, spirit wine, high-grade ingredients...almost everything imaginable. It covered all levels, from low-end to high-end, and the required quantities for each item were particularly large.
Among them, the Violet Citron Spirit Recovery Pill alone required a staggering two billion pills. This pill belonged to the top-grade pills and could quickly replenish the consumed mana. One pill could restore a True Self Realm cultivator with depleted mana to their peak state.
In the market outside, the price of a Violet Citron Spirit Recovery Pill ranged from sixty to ninety Supreme Grade spirit stones, depending on the quality of the pill itself. Currently, with the ongoing Demon Race calamity and the continuous warfare, the prices of various pill resources have skyrocketed. The price of the Violet Citron Spirit Recovery Pill has multiplied several times, and it would take about two Low Grade spirit crystals to exchange for one pill.
There are also the Pure Yuan Reincarnation Pill, which can temporarily enhance one's cultivation level, the Heaven Mending Pill, which can increase one's lifespan, and the Seven Profound Continuation Pill, which can also increase one's lifespan. The quantities required for these pills are all very large, ranging from tens of thousands to tens of millions.
To put it simply, in the thousands of years that Gu Chanfeng has been in charge here, he has never seen such a large single transaction. It's as if they intend to empty the organization's inventory.
Of course, as a superpower that has existed for millions of years, Fated Treasure House has tens of thousands of high-level alchemists who are constantly refining pills. The list of pills mentioned above, with the help of time acceleration arrays, is just the accumulation of their production over more than a decade. However, the volume of this transaction is indeed quite rare.
Quickly weighing the pros and cons in his heart, Gu Chanfeng's face lit up with eagerness. "You truly have deep pockets. I have never seen anything like this in my lifetime. Well, the organization naturally has enough supply. Even if we don't have them here, as long as I give the order, we can temporarily transfer them from other Star Domains. However, the required amount is not small..."
In other words, have you prepared enough funds for the transaction? Whether it's spirit stones, spirit crystals, or other celestial treasures, you cannot be in debt.
The leading woman nodded lightly. "We have prepared enough Supreme Grade spirit crystals. Please provide us with a list of the total cost for the resources mentioned."
As she spoke, she took out a palm-sized storage pouch and placed it on the table. A maid took it and handed it to Gu Chanfeng.
Gu Chanfeng opened it and saw that it was filled with neatly cut Supreme Grade spirit crystals, each about a foot in size. There were thousands of them in total, and their total value was astonishing. And this was just a sample.
"Since that's the case, please wait a moment, esteemed guests. We will immediately arrange for personnel to gather the goods from the warehouse. It will be done within six hours at most."
Gu Chanfeng spoke respectfully. The other party had already proven their strength, so he naturally wouldn't hesitate anymore. As long as he successfully completed this major transaction, the profit alone would be enough to guarantee his luxurious enjoyment for thousands of years.
The female cultivator nodded, and for high-level cultivators like them, waiting a few hours was nothing at all.
Under the stimulation of the generous profits, the terrifying efficiency of Fated Treasure House was fully demonstrated. In just over three hours, all types of resources were sealed in hundreds of large-capacity spatial Law Weapons, filling ten boxes made of golden silk and cloud sandalwood. They were neatly placed in front of the female cultivators.
The female cultivators stood up and began to count and inspect the goods. With the terrifying divine sense of a Great Principal Golden Immortal, this was an easy task, and they soon came up with precise results.
"Very well, this is the agreed-upon payment. Please count it."
The leading female cultivator said as she handed a spatial storage bracelet to Gu Chanfeng. It was filled with Supreme Grade spirit crystals.
"The amount is correct. Thank you for your patronage."
After counting the spirit crystals, Gu Chanfeng breathed a sigh of relief and thanked them sincerely.
The group of female cultivators then bid farewell, took the resources, and boarded a floating giant ship, disappearing into the depths of space.
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In the magnificent nebula, the ancient Genesis Star Palace stood silently, exuding a profound and unfathomable aura in every corner.
Countless figures wearing black robes and emanating a strong aura were busy in various areas inside and outside the star palace. The Saint Daoist Court, which had been devastated, had already recovered about seventy to eighty percent of its territory.
It seemed that it would only take a relatively short time for this once supreme Sacred Land to be completely restored and regain its former glory and majesty.
In the core area of the star palace, a majestic consciousness broke through the void and descended, shining like a bright moon, with purple energy rising and filling the void. It gave birth to countless anomalies, carrying a terrifying power that surpassed everything and controlled the destiny of billions of lives.
Hundreds of figures prostrated on the ground, respectfully welcoming the return of the Saint's consciousness.
A voice that seemed illusory and icy resonated in the depths of everyone's soul. "Has the Innate Primordial Spirit Seed not been found yet?"
End of chapter.