Chapter 485: 408 Zhangg Shanhua_2
Melting Furnace Sovereign.
Shattered Star Goddess.
These are the two Immortals of the ’Silver Alliance,’ and among the few Immortal Heavenly Venerables whose identities are known to Tuota Venerable.
Chen Jichuan wants to sell the Holy Artifact, and he can only negotiate face-to-face with these Heavenly Venerables.
"My lord wishes to see the two Immortals?"
Rodney was somewhat surprised, but he was very professional and did not make any decisions without instructions. He said to Chen Jichuan, "I wonder if it’s convenient for you to reveal the matter at hand, so I can report it together."
"Selling the Holy Artifact."
Chen Jichuan didn’t hide anything and responded directly.
"Selling... Holy Artifact?"
Rodney was taken aback again.
Even for Legendary Mages, Holy Artifacts are rare and sought after; a suitable Holy Artifact can greatly enhance one’s strength.
And even if it’s unsuitable, very few choose to sell them. Generally, they exchange them with other Legendary Mages.
At the very least, they keep them for future use when crafting the ’Immortal Throne.’
Rodney had been working for the ’Moon Stream Commerce’ for over a hundred years, and this was the first time he saw a Legendary Mage selling a Holy Artifact.
He was puzzled, but still took out a magic book from his bosom. After opening it, a wisp of smoke emerged from the book and formed a human figure.
"Lord Moon Creek."
"This Lord Benag has a Holy Artifact for sale and wishes to meet the two majesties."
Rodney reported honestly.
The figure, upon hearing this, seemed to glance at Chen Jichuan, nodded to Rodney, and then returned to the book.
Rodney closed the magic book and explained to Chen Jichuan, "This is our ’Moon Stream Commerce’ Chief, a magical creation of the ’Melting Furnace Sovereign.’ He has been following the Sovereign since the establishment of the commerce, and all affairs are first reported to ’Lord Moon Creek,’ and then conveyed to the two majesties."
After listening, Chen Jichuan nodded and waited quietly.
The Chief, Lord Moon Creek, was very efficient. Soon, they delivered the message: "The two majesties are informed and will soon dispatch the Legendary Mage closest to Jade City to come."
"Sending a legendary?"
Chen Jichuan shook his head and said to Chief Moon Creek, "Please inform the two Immortals that I am from the same hometown and only trust them; I don’t trust other legendaries."
The items he wanted to trade with were unknown to this world’s Legendary Mages, so their coming would be in vain.
"Alright, I will convey this for you."
Chief Moon Creek agreed diligently before leaving again.
This time, the time taken was even shorter. Soon, he returned with good news: "The Goddess has already set out, and will likely arrive in Jade City tomorrow morning; please wait patiently."
"Good."
Chen Jichuan nodded.
The headquarters of the ’Silver Alliance’ at the ’Silver Highlands’ lies in the western continent, while this Jade City of the ’Agaman Empire’ is located at the edge of the Silver Alliance’s influence in the East Continent. They are separated by dozens of nations, and even for The Legendary Immortal, it would take a day’s journey without mastery of ’Dimensional Travel’ or moving magic of the sort.
Rodney, pressured by the Legendary Mage, followed Chen Jichuan’s instructions. But he never really thought the two high Immortals would genuinely come in person for a Holy Artifact transaction.
Sending a Legendary Mage to handle it would have been sufficient.
But the result surprised him, making him even more curious about Chen Jichuan’s origins. Nevertheless, Rodney was good at restraint; he showed nothing on his face and warmly invited Chen Jichuan to stay at the commerce to await the arrival of the ’Shattered Star Goddess’ tomorrow.
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The next day.
Not long after daybreak, a middle-aged woman with Eastern features arrived in Jade City.
In the office of Rodney at Moon Stream Commerce.
Rodney was sent out; only Chen Jichuan and the middle-aged woman were present in the office.
Name: Shanhua Venerable
Age: 232409
Cultivation: Aspiring·Heavenly Ladder
Cultivation Technique: "Universe Secret Strategy"
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Divine Throne Continent’s ’Shattered Star Goddess.’
Chongming Spirit Realm’s ’Shanhua Venerable.’
Both identities are indeed one person.
This Shanhua Venerable attained the status of Heavenly Venerate over two hundred thousand years ago, but ultimately could not unravel the mysteries of the True Immortal. As her life reached its end, she cast a bit of True Spirit into the Immortal Sect, becoming the ’Resurrection Venerable,’ thus gaining an undying pseudo-eternal life state.
Shanhua Venerable was originally from the Human Clan under ’Yu Ming Immortal Venerable,’ serving in the Yu Ming Immortal Court thereafter. Following the Immortal Sect, she consistently followed the ’Yu Ming Immortal Venerable’ among the Eight Immortal Venerables, the ’Melting Furnace Sovereign’ within the ’Silver Alliance.’
"Chongming Realm’s ’Qii Baihu,’ meeting Shanhua Venerable."
Chen Jichuan clasped his fists and bowed to the ordinary-looking Shanhua Venerable.
He chose not to conceal his identity.
In the vast Chongming Realm, an Upper Immortal is not conspicuous.
On the vast Divine Throne Continent, a Legendary Mage is equally inconspicuous.
Yet, the number of Upper Immortals coming from the Chongming Realm to the Divine Throne Continent is definitely not large. Suddenly emerging as one makes hiding one’s identity difficult.
It’s better to be straightforward from the start.
Although ’Qii Baihu’s’ identity isn’t real, it’s traceable.
"So, you’re the ’Wind Thunder Immortal’ who acquired the ’Nine Treasures Glazed Tower’ two hundred years ago."
Shanhua Venerable smiled kindly upon hearing this.
Though she resided in the Immortal Gate World, she was very aware of events in the Chongming Realm. The incident of Chen Jichuan acquiring the Immortal Treasure had happened just over two hundred years ago, and Shanhua Venerable was clearly already aware of his reputation, which must have been under prior attention.
"Apologies for the Venerate’s laughter."
Chen Jichuan knew he couldn’t hide it and didn’t mind.
Shanhua Venerable chuckled lightly: "Daoist, you need not be too modest."
During her journey to Jade City, both the ’Yu Ming Immortal Court’ and the ’Silver Alliance’ activated resources to fully investigate this individual’s deeds.
The result even surprised Shanhua Venerable.
Two hundred years ago, this Qii Baihu obtained the Immortal Treasure in the Chongming Spirit Realm and over a hundred years ago entered the Immortal Gate World, where he was once severely wounded by a Heavenly Venerate. Yet, within a mere hundred years, he had already achieved the strength of a Legendary Mage, even slaying a Legendary Mage not long ago.
It’s truly astonishing.
In the Cultivation World, strength reigns supreme.
In terms of Immortal Dao cultivation alone, Chen Jichuan was merely an ordinary Inner Realm Immortal, not noticeable to Shanhua Venerable. However, the strength and potential Chen Jichuan manifested in this Immortal Gate World moved Shanhua Venerable’s heart. Coupled with the fact that Chen Jichuan, like her, hails from the Human Clan, Shanhua Venerable couldn’t help but develop an appreciation for talent.
"Daoist, having acquired the ’Nine Treasures Glazed Tower’ and found Moon Stream Commerce, you must be somewhat familiar with the ’Silver Alliance’ and ’Yu Ming Immortal Court.’ Would you be interested in joining?"
Shanhua Venerable directly extended an invitation to Chen Jichuan, saying to him: "Daoist, selling a Holy Artifact is merely for exchanging resources for Immortal Dao cultivation. The ’Yu Ming Immortal Court’ has been established for 410,000 years, with countless treasures filling its vaults, inexhaustible. Additionally, it occupies many cultivation and opportunity-rich lands within the Ten Heavens and Four Directions Heaven. If Daoist wishes to join, while casual use might not be feasible, with your strength in the Immortal Gate World, the resources you would receive could equal a Heavenly Venerate’s treatment."
Shanhua Venerable is eager for talent.
Similarly, the Yu Ming Immortal Court is in need of people.
Although Chen Jichuan’s Immortal Dao cultivation is somewhat low, within the Immortal Gate World, he can fully compare to a Heavenly Venerate. If her or the ’Melting Furnace Sovereign’ Yu Ming Immortal Venerate were to be replaced back to the Nine Heavens, it would be nearly equivalent to the Yu Ming Immortal Court gaining another Heavenly Venerate.
The Yu Ming Immortal Court does not lack ordinary Upper Immortals, but Heavenly Venerate-level individuals are rare across the entire Chongming Realm. Each is a highly significant strategic figure, capable of playing significant strategic roles in various local confrontations across the Chongming Realm.
Shanhua Venerable spoke with sincerity.
"Join?"
Chen Jichuan hadn’t considered this possibility. As Shanhua Venerable extended her invitation, he immediately understood the rationale behind it.
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"Inner Realm cultivation, Heavenly Venerate treatment."
"If I join, I might spend most of my future in the Immortal Gate World."
Chen Jichuan understood Shanhua Venerable’s thoughts.
But unlike the roadless ’Resurrection Venerable,’ he still has a path to progress. Spending too much time in the Immortal Gate World would inevitably delay his Immortal Dao cultivation.
Even if Yu Ming Immortal Venerate were accommodating, Chen Jichuan harbors too many secrets. Living with them day and night for too long, there’s no guarantee that Yu Ming Immortal Venerate or Shanhua Venerable wouldn’t develop malicious intentions.
For those trapped in the cycle of success and failure by the Immortal Sect, imprisoned like in a cage for tens of thousands of years, Chen Jichuan dares not hold too many illusions.
Better to stick to simple transactions than emotions.
Chen Jichuan looked at Shanhua Venerable, shook his head, and said: "Thank you for your kindness, Venerable, but this humble Daoist is used to being carefree; please forgive me."
"What a pity."
Shanhua Venerable, one of the top figures even in the Immortal Gate World, did not linger upon hearing Chen Jichuan’s refusal. After expressing her regret, she shifted the conversation to the main topic of this meeting.
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