Chapter 752

The Purple Dome Emerges

Xu Bai did not reply. He simply pointed to the Disc of Finality above his head and asked faintly, "Does your Five Elders Society need this?"

Liu Wenyu was startled, then nodded repeatedly.

"Before I came, the organization had already given instructions," Xu Bai said, holding his head high. "It's a fair trade: one disc for one True Temptation Fruit."

Liu Wenyu nodded slightly, not finding Xu Bai's offer exorbitant. In fact, he felt that the Five Elders Society was gaining a significant advantage from this trade.

He gazed at the Disc of Finality with a hint of greed and said, "There shouldn't be a problem. But I'll need to report to my superiors and confirm it."

Hearing this, Xu Bai handed him another Disc of Finality. "Take this with you for now. The outside world is currently filled with the Heavenly Profound Mirror's eyes, and it would be unfortunate if you were accidentally exposed." At the same time, Xu Bai thoroughly explained how to use the Disc of Finality.

A strange glint appeared in Liu Wenyu's eyes, and he felt a touch of gratitude towards Xu Bai. "Fellow Daoist, you are indeed thoughtful. At such a disadvantageous moment, our two factions should certainly work together to overcome this difficulty."

Xu Bai waved his hand. "Go now. Return quickly; I'll wait for you here."

Liu Wenyu nodded and vanished as a streak of light.

In less than half an hour, he rushed back.

"My superiors have agreed to your trade. However, there's a question: how many of these Heaven-Shielding Discs can your Heaven-Covering Society provide?" Liu Wenyu asked.

"This item is difficult to refine, and we don't have enough of them even for our own organization," Xu Bai said in a deep voice.

This was within Liu Wenyu's expectations, but Xu Bai's next words instantly shook him to his core.

"At most, we can probably spare a few hundred for you," Xu Bai said with a sigh, sounding a little helpless.

"That many?!" Liu Wenyu exclaimed, his face showing shock. Instantly, a wave of regret washed over him. He realized that the Heaven-Shielding Discs might not be as precious as he had imagined.

"Too many? Then let's change it to a hundred. If your Five Elders Society doesn't want them, plenty of cultivators do," Xu Bai scoffed, stating it bluntly. "When I said a few hundred, of course, they would be delivered in batches. Did you think these things grow like weeds, sprouting up just by watering them?"

"Not too many. Not too many," Liu Wenyu quickly said. "However, we don't have that much True Temptation Fruit in stock..." Liu Wenyu said, sounding a bit troubled.

"It's still the same as before; any valuable resources will do," Xu Bai waved his hand. "In fact, it wouldn't be out of the question for our Heaven-Covering Society to lend you an initial batch of Heaven-Shielding Discs."

"However, our organization believes that we might need to further strengthen our cooperation," Xu Bai said somewhat seriously.

"Strengthen cooperation?" Liu Wenyu frowned slightly.

"Ever since the Myriad Immortal Alliance established the Rebirth Mansion and the Heavenly Profound Mirror began its unusual activities, the excellent situation has rapidly deteriorated. If the Rebirth Heavenly Venerate's defying of principles is irreversible, then so be it. But in the face of the Heavenly Profound Mirror scanning the myriad small worlds of Xuanhuang and its attempts to upgrade, your Five Elders Society remains indifferent..."

"With five Heavenly Venerates present, surely you wouldn't have absolutely no countermeasures, right?" Xu Bai asked, clearly displeased. "What exactly are you doing?"

Liu Wenyu hesitated, on the verge of speaking. After a long silence, he finally said with a hint of dejection, "Regarding this matter, it's not just you, Fellow Daoist. I also have many unanswered questions. Perhaps, we can use this trade as an opportunity to get some clarity," he said with an inexplicable expression.

"The situation is urgent, so the sooner the trade, the better. Three days from now, outside Tianliang City, in Immeasurable Mountain."

After Liu Wenyu set the meeting place, he prepared to take his leave.

"Don't forget that the Heaven-Shielding Disc I gave you earlier should also be included in the trade list," Xu Bai said, causing Liu Wenyu's steps to falter slightly. He then quickened his pace.

A moment later, Xu Bai also slowly walked out of the room, transforming into a streak of light and disappearing to an unknown destination.

Immeasurable Mountain.

Ever since the incident where the Immeasurable Wall devoured cultivators, Immeasurable Mountain, already sparsely populated, became even more desolate. Few cultivators in the world truly understood the Enlightenment essence of the Immeasurable Wall. Furthermore, most cultivators were currently conquering small worlds to earn merits. This place had become even less frequented by cultivators. After all, one could be reborn after death, but what happened after being devoured by the Immeasurable Wall was truly uncertain.

Xu Bai quietly arrived at the bottom of the Immeasurable Mountain valley, gazing from afar at the smooth, mirror-like Immeasurable Wall, patiently waiting.

"I heard that last time, it was you who rescued Guan Xingxiu's nephew from this Immeasurable Wall?" Suddenly, a voice sounded from behind Xu Bai.

Xu Bai was startled. Turning around, he saw a middle-aged cultivator in a purple-gold Daoist robe, who had appeared beside him at some unknown moment. The cultivator quietly observed the Immeasurable Wall, without looking at Xu Bai. But it was clear that the person who had just spoken was this purple-gold robed cultivator.

A sense of solemnity immediately arose in Xu Bai's heart. Although the other party had deliberately concealed their aura, the mere fact that Xu Bai couldn't sense their presence at all was enough to determine their true cultivation level: a Dao Integration Immortal Venerable!

"To answer Senior, it was by chance that I rescued Guan Changge," Xu Bai respectfully replied. At the same time, his mind raced, speculating on the other party's identity. At this time, at this location, and a Dao Integration Immortal Venerable cultivation—it couldn't possibly be a coincidence.

"Could it be that he is the contact person for the Five Elders Society's trade this time?" Xu Bai couldn't help but guess. "A Dao Integration Immortal Venerable, actually a spy for the Five Elders Society..."

Instantly, the identity of the purple-gold robed cultivator before him became obvious: Purple Dome Immortal Venerable, Commander-in-Chief of the Myriad Immortal Alliance's Martial Arts Hall. Even though he had known about his identity as a spy through his experiences in previous lives, when the Purple Dome Immortal Venerable suddenly appeared before him, Xu Bai was still somewhat startled.

Without revealing his own identity first, Xu Bai tentatively asked, "Excuse me, Senior..."

"I am here on behalf of the Five Elders Society to conduct a trade with your Heaven-Covering Society," Purple Dome Immortal Venerable said directly, much to Xu Bai's surprise, without any evasion.

This made Xu Bai suddenly fall silent. Uncertain of the other party's intentions, Xu Bai was contemplating a counter-measure. Fortunately, it was just a clone, so Xu Bai wasn't overly flustered.

"It seems you've recognized my identity? Interesting. I've been stationed at the Martial Arts Hall headquarters for many years and haven't ventured out much. Your Heaven-Covering Society is indeed not simple." Purple Dome glanced at Xu Bai and smiled slightly.

"Senior, you flatter me. I was just a little shocked to suddenly learn your true identity and wasn't sure what to say." Xu Bai cupped his hands, feigning great nervousness.