Chapter 4849: Tianbao Business Alliance

After Peng Yishan completed his exchange, it was Xu Yingying’s turn. She presented over twenty Dao materials but only exchanged three of them. It wasn't that others didn't value her materials; rather, she didn't value what others offered.

Less than half an hour later, the exchange concluded. Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan acquired over ten Dao materials, primarily for crafting artifacts and making talismans. Their main purpose was to exchange Dao materials; they did not bring any finished products for trade.

They then engaged in casual conversation, covering a wide range of topics.

"Fellow Daoist Peng, the Tianyue Immortal Realm is close to the Sea of Guixu. Haven't you ventured there before?" Wang Changsheng asked curiously.

"I have," Peng Yishan explained. "But I suffered a minor setback, so I have no desire to go again."

"Even with Fellow Daoist Peng's strength, you suffered a setback?" Wang Ruyan remarked with some surprise.

"It's not surprising," Peng Yishan said dismissively. "The Grand Elder of the Spirit Fire Tribe, who has mastered the Dao of Destiny, also suffered a setback when he ventured deep into the Sea of Guixu."

"No wonder he hasn't appeared for hundreds of millions of years. So that's what happened," Jiang Rong realized.

"Hmph, good thing he ran fast. If he had gone to the Land of Guixu, it wouldn't have been just a setback; it wouldn't be surprising for him to have perished entirely. Who knows how many Dao Venerables are buried in the Land of Guixu," Peng Yishan scoffed indifferently.

The Land of Guixu is ten thousand times more perilous than the Sea of Guixu. While a Dao Venerable might survive venturing deep into the Sea of Guixu, entering the Land of Guixu is a near-certain death. Dao Ancestors exploring the Land of Guixu face even greater casualties.

"The Land of Guixu is indeed very dangerous," Jiang Rong sighed. "A friend of mine, who was at the mid-stage Dao Venerable cultivation, went to the Land of Guixu for treasure hunting and perished completely. Frankly, reaching the Dao Venerable stage is already quite impressive; why push it?"

"Madam Jiang, you can't put it that way," Ning Biao said. "Who doesn't want to become the strongest? Even among Dao Venerables, the more Supreme Grand Daos one masters, the stronger one becomes. If we didn't strive for greater strength, having reached Grand Unity Golden Immortal and its limitless lifespan, we wouldn't have reached this point today. There are many Grand Unity Golden Immortals in the Chaos Realm who haven't lived for more than a billion years."

Each cultivator's pursuit is different. Some stop taking risks after reaching the Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage, preferring to travel and enjoy life.

"Fellow Daoist Ning is right," Xu Yingying said. "There are strengths and weaknesses even among Dao Venerables. Otherwise, why would the Chaos Realm be ruled by the Four Great Clans?"

"I heard Fellow Daoist Zhuge is the strongest Dao Venerable among our human race. I wonder how far he has progressed," Wang Changsheng said curiously. The Fellow Daoist Zhuge he referred to was Zhuge Sheng, who possessed late-stage Dao Venerable cultivation and had mastered three Supreme Grand Daos. He was the human race's top master and had entered the Dao Venerable stage billions of years ago.

"It's hard to say. So many years have passed; perhaps Fellow Daoist Zhuge has advanced further and mastered more Supreme Grand Daos. If our human race were to produce a Dao Venerable who has mastered six Supreme Grand Daos, we would become the fifth largest power in the Chaos Realm," Peng Yishan said, his face filled with longing.

"It's not that easy," Xu Yingying said dismissively. "Among the many races in the Chaos Realm, Dao Venerables who have mastered six Supreme Grand Daos are exceedingly rare. It's already good enough to even have a Dao Venerable."

"Indeed! Comprehending a Supreme Grand Dao is incredibly difficult. Refining a Grand Dao Origin is relatively easier," Ning Biao agreed wholeheartedly.

"That may be true, but among the Three Thousand Grand Daos, Supreme Grand Dao Origins are the rarest and most valuable. Finding even one is considered quite fortunate," Jiang Rong said.

After conversing for over two hours, Wang Changsheng and the other three took their leave, leaving only Peng Yishan and Xu Yingying.

"Their origins are a bit mysterious. Could they be spies sent by the Spirit Fire Tribe?" Xu Yingying speculated.

"Unlikely! The Spirit Fire Tribe wouldn't have the capital to make two Dao Venerables risk their lives for them. Let's observe them further. Hopefully, they are friends, not enemies," Peng Yishan said.

Xu Yingying remembered something and asked, "Fellow Daoist Peng, has Madam Peng not emerged from seclusion yet?"

"Not yet. Our ancestor is comprehending a Supreme Grand Dao and will not emerge until she succeeds," Peng Yishan replied.

"Madam Peng possesses remarkable perseverance. I truly feel inferior," Xu Yingying sighed.

"Your Xu family only has one Dao Venerable, so you need to handle many matters, which prevents you from going into seclusion to comprehend the Grand Dao. If your Xu family had a second Dao Venerable, your burden would be much lighter," Peng Yishan said.

"Of course, I wish our family had a second Dao Venerable," Xu Yingying said with a wry smile. "But obtaining a Grand Dao Seed is incredibly difficult. I don't even possess a Heavenly Dao Artifact, nor do I know how to refine pills, set up formations, craft talismans, forge artifacts, or brew wine." The Xu family was quite impoverished, and it was already remarkable that they had one Dao Venerable.

After a brief chat, Xu Yingying took her leave.

In the Azure Lotus Garden, Wang Changsheng, Wang Ruyan, and Wang Qingcheng sat in an azure stone pavilion, discussing something.

"I plan to forge a Heavenly Dao Artifact, Qingcheng. The clan's affairs will be in your hands. Just collect more Dao materials and ensure there are no disturbances. We prioritize stability right now," Wang Changsheng instructed. He had exchanged Dao materials with several Dao Venerables and had gathered all the necessary ingredients to attempt forging a Heavenly Dao Artifact.

"Husband, please focus on forging the Heavenly Dao Artifact. I will oversee the clan matters," Wang Ruyan said.

"Father, please rest assured!" Wang Qingcheng promised, patting his chest.

Wang Changsheng gave a few more instructions, then walked towards the Azure Lotus Pavilion not far away.

He entered a secret chamber, where the Azure Lotus Creation Cauldron came into view.

He took out over a hundred Dao materials and began forging. The Glazed Ice Flame was now a fifth-tier immortal flame, sufficient for forging a Heavenly Dao Artifact, though its efficiency might not be top-tier.

This was his first time attempting to forge a Heavenly Dao Artifact, and he wasn't entirely confident. As far as he knew, no one in the Tianyue Immortal Realm could forge Heavenly Dao Artifacts. Most Dao Venerables who possessed them had acquired them from major powers, at naturally exorbitant prices. Even so, many Dao Venerables eagerly sought them, but only a small fraction actually owned one.

The Myriad Treasures Immortal Realm is one of the many immortal realms in the Chaos Realm, boasting a superior geographical location and a confluence of merchants and travelers.

In the Heavenly Treasure Sea, Money Island is the largest island. From an aerial view, Money Island strikingly resembles a giant golden coin, hence its name. This is the headquarters of the Heavenly Treasure Alliance. The Heavenly Treasure Alliance is a commercial organization with a Dao Venerable overseeing it, and its influence spans across multiple immortal realms.

Within a serene manor, three large golden characters spelling "Heavenly Treasure Garden" adorned the plaque.

A portly old man in a golden robe and a tall, slender man in a green shirt sat in an azure stone pavilion, sipping tea and chatting. A sweet-faced girl in a white dress stood nearby.

"Fellow Daoist Han, take Yu Ruo with you on this trip! Let her gain some experience," the golden-robed old man said.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, this is an official business trip for me, so perhaps not," the green-shirted man said with a frown.

"She has already advanced to Dao Venerable. You don't need to look after her; she can just learn some skills from you," the golden-robed old man insisted.

"Fellow Daoist Han, I won't interfere with your work. I just want to learn from you," Shen Yu Ruo said.

"Alright. This trip, I'll be visiting several immortal realms near the Sea of Guixu. There aren't many masters there, so just don't act on your own. You've only recently advanced to Dao Venerable, and your strength is still a bit lacking," the green-shirted man conceded.

"Okay, I'll listen to you," Shen Yu Ruo readily agreed.