Shangwei Star Domain.

The floating lands spanning tens of millions of miles looked like an irregular gemstone from afar in the vast expanse of the void. Dead zones covered more than seventy percent of the floating land’s surface, which was barren and frequently struck by natural disasters, hardly a desirable place.

However, the most significant difference here was the vast specialized area carved out by powerful beings with divine abilities deep within the thousands of zhang of the earth’s strata, where tens of thousands of large-scale ultra-long-distance spatial transfer formation arrays were constructed. When these arrays operated at full capacity, the amount of spiritual crystals they consumed every moment was terrifying.

The place was bustling with people, and even as the calamity of the Magic Clan ravaged the Great Void and many Supreme Dao Lineages were continuously annihilated, countless cultivators still visited daily to buy or sell resources of interest.

This location was a secret trading center of “Yuanzhen Zhai,” ranking high within the organization. Cultivators or forces of insufficient status didn’t even have the privilege to know of this place, let alone enter to trade.

As the name suggests, Yuanzhen Zhai was a major force engaged in commerce and trade, more akin to a super commerce alliance than a Dao Lineage sect. The higher-ups were uninterested in fighting and killing, focusing solely on business to make money, dealing in all sorts of trades imaginable.

It was said that the force had a terrifying background, with many ancient relics and living fossils from super forces holding shares. As a result, Yuanzhen Zhai’s business had been smooth sailing for millions of years, growing more prosperous, and even the powerful figures from certain nefarious forces were willing to deal with them, entrusting various shady businesses.

Inside the secret hall, the burly and honest-faced Gu Chanfeng frowned slightly as he solemnly reviewed the income and expenditure accounts of the past half-year, remaining silent for a long time.

The sudden onset of the Magic Clan’s calamity had impacted the organization’s operations significantly, forcing many once-profitable businesses to halt or scale down, with some vital sources of goods cut off entirely.

The fall of numerous Dao Lineage forces also cost the organization many clients and led to a staggering amount of bad debts, as those annihilated could no longer repay what they owed.

Many of the organization’s important resource mines, rare medicinal herb production sites, and secret trade routes had been indiscriminately attacked by the Magic Clan progeny, resulting in heavy losses of wealth and manpower.

As a result, Yuanzhen Zhai’s profits had been slowly shrinking over the past few years. Despite the price increase of many resources and goods due to the ongoing war, the overall situation was still one of deficit.

Fortunately, the organization had a strong foundation, and past accumulations ensured temporary security. However, if this severe calamity did not end soon, the consequences were unpredictable.

As the pleasant chirping of cicadas softly began, an agile steward silently walked in, bowed, and reported, “Elder, a big business opportunity has come knocking, and they specifically requested your personal reception.”

“Hmm?”

Gu Chanfeng’s eyes flickered as he looked up from the ledger, “Can we know their origins?”

“They are all female cultivators, and their cultivation is quite formidable. As for their background, they are undoubtedly from one of those pure female cultivator Supreme Dao Lineages,” the steward spoke softly.

Gu Chanfeng pondered for a moment and nodded slightly, “Very well, I shall see for myself.”

The organization’s business situation was not optimistic, and profitable deals were becoming increasingly scarce. If there was indeed a chance to secure a major transaction, Gu Chanfeng would not refuse, as it was related to his performance evaluation.

Moments later.

As Gu Chanfeng entered the VIP room led by the steward, his pupils contracted slightly, but his well-practiced composure did not falter as he greeted the guests with a normal expression.

Twenty-three fair-skinned, elegantly poised masked female cultivators sat quietly, dressed in luxurious deep purple gowns, their hair adorned with pearls and jewels, exuding an unfathomable aura. Their beautiful eyes were indifferent and proud, devoid of any emotion.

Huaqing Divine Palace? Goddess Sect? Or perhaps people from Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace or Qingqiu Hall?

Gu Chanfeng silently analyzed, noting that the visitors’ ability to conceal and confuse their aura was so adept that even he, a Taiyi Golden Immortal, could not see through their true identities.

“No need for pleasantries,”

The leading woman waved her hand, and her soft, melodious voice like a clear spring waterfall began, “This palace represents our main house in purchasing a batch of resources, both in large variety and quantity. I wonder if your stock is sufficient?”

Gu Chanfeng’s expression brightened, and he promptly replied, “Our Yuanzhen Zhai has built a reputation over millions of years, so naturally, our stock is not an issue. Whatever items you require, just list them, and I will do my utmost to meet your needs.”

The woman immediately took out a jade slip and placed it on the table. A maid stepped forward to take it and then handed it to Gu Chanfeng.

After a brief scan with his divine consciousness, a flicker of shock crossed his eyes.

The content in the jade slip was indeed extravagant, listing thousands of resource categories, from pills to artifacts, from talismans to puppets, spiritual wines, and high-grade ingredients – nearly everything was included, covering all levels from low to high, and each required in large quantities.

Just the Ziyuan Return Spirit Pills alone amounted to two billion. These pills were considered high-grade among spiritual pills and could quickly replenish depleted mana, restoring a True One Realm cultivator to peak condition with a single pill.

In the outside markets, a Ziyuan Return Spirit Pill could fetch between sixty to ninety top-grade spiritual stones, depending on the quality of the pill itself. With the ongoing Magic Clan calamity and continuous warfare, the prices of all kinds of pill resources had soared, and the price of Ziyuan Return Spirit Pills had multiplied several times, with nearly two lower-grade spiritual crystals needed for one pill.

There were also Pure Elemental Reincarnation Pills that temporarily boosted cultivation levels, Fengxia Supplement Heaven Pills that increased cultivation, and Qixuan Extend Life Pills that added to lifespan, all required in vast quantities, ranging from tens of thousands to millions.

In plain terms, Gu Chanfeng, who had been in charge here for thousands of years, had never seen such a large single transaction, seemingly aimed at emptying the organization’s stock.

Of course, as a super force that had existed for millions of years, Yuanzhen Zhai had tens of thousands of high-order pill masters who refined pills day and night. The list of pills was merely the accumulation of over a decade of production. It was just that the volume of a single transaction was so exaggerated, which was quite rare.

After quickly weighing the situation in his mind, Gu Chanfeng’s face beamed with eagerness, “Your side is indeed making a grand move, the likes of which I’ve rarely seen. Yes, our stock is certainly sufficient, and even if it’s not available here, we can temporarily transfer it from other star domains with just one command. However, the required payment is not small…”

His implication was clear: are you prepared with enough payment for the trade? Whether it’s spiritual stones, spiritual crystals, or any other treasures, there can be no credit.

The leading woman nodded lightly, “We have prepared enough top-grade spiritual crystals. For the resources listed, please provide a detailed quote for the total cost.”

With that, she took out a palm-sized storage pouch and placed it on the table, which the maid then handed to Gu Chanfeng.

Gu Chanfeng opened it and glanced inside, finding neatly cut top-grade spiritual crystals, at least ten thousand pieces, with an astonishing total value. And this was just a sample.

“If that’s the case, please wait a moment, guests. We will immediately arrange for the goods to be gathered from the warehouse, and everything will be ready in no more than six hours!”

Gu Chanfeng spoke respectfully, now that the other party had proven their strength, he would not hesitate. Completing this big deal would ensure profits sufficient for a thousand years of luxurious living.

The female cultivators nodded; a mere few hours were trivial for high-level cultivators.

Stimulated by the prospect of hefty profits, Yuanzhen Zhai’s formidable efficiency was fully demonstrated. In just over five hours, all types of resources were sealed into hundreds of large-capacity spatial artifacts and filled into ten golden-threaded cloud sandalwood boxes, neatly arranged in front of the female cultivators.

The women stood up and began to check the goods. With the terrifying divine consciousness of Great Golden Immortals, such a task was a piece of cake, and they quickly came to an accurate conclusion.

“Very good, here is the agreed payment. Please count it.”

The leading woman said, handing over a Space Bracelet through her maid to Gu Chanfeng, filled to the brim with top-grade spiritual crystals.

“The count is correct, thank you for your patronage!”

After counting the spiritual crystals, Gu Chanfeng breathed a sigh of relief and thanked them sincerely.

The group of female cultivators then stood up to leave, taking the resources with them and boarding a giant floating ship that soared away.

“… Sister Qi, the feeling of sweeping up goods is really nice, it’s been many years since we’ve had such an experience!”

“Yes, it’s all thanks to our Junior Brother. Otherwise, where would we get the confidence to empty Yuanzhen Zhai’s stock in one go?”

“Where to next? Fantasy Treasure Garden? Or Canghai Palace? Anyway, we now have more spiritual crystals than we can spend, so let’s buy as many resources as we can! This was instructed by the Emperor and the Supreme Sect Master.”

“Right, while spiritual crystals can still purchase things, the more, the better! The difficult days in the Great Void are still ahead!”

“Of course, it’s much more convenient to exchange spiritual crystals for ready-made resources like pills and artifacts than to have our disciples laboriously refine them.”

“…”

The giant floating ship accelerated and soon disappeared into the vast expanse of the void.

…

Deep within the magnificent nebula, the ancient Origin Star Palace stood quietly, filled with the profound and mysterious Dao Rhyme of the ages in every corner.

Countless masked figures in black robes, exuding powerful auras, bustled about inside and outside the Star Palace. The once-devastated Dao Court branch was now nearly eighty percent restored to its original state.

It seemed that in not too long, this once supreme holy land would be fully repaired, regaining its former glory and majesty.

In the core area of the Star Palace, a vast and grand consciousness descended from the sky, like a bright moon illuminating the heavens, with purple qi rising and filling the void, giving birth to countless visions, carrying the terrifying power to dominate and control the fate of billions of beings.

Hundreds of figures prostrated on the ground, welcoming the return of the sage’s consciousness.

A voice, ethereal and chilling, echoed in everyone’s Divine Soul, “… Have you not found the Harmony Spirit Seed yet?”