Heavenly Venerates did not bring soldiers or engage in battle; he simply carried his extraordinary aura, standing before the stone tower gate with an imposing presence and unrivaled dominance.
Elder Zhao went inside to announce the arrival, and a moment later, Wu Heng, president of the Void Chamber of Commerce branch in Tianque City, personally came out to welcome him.
Wu Heng was a level two Gold Immortal. He is thorough, thoughtful, neither overbearing nor humble, and deeply aware of the interests of all parties involved.
“I am very sorry for not welcoming you properly, Heavenly Palace Master. Please come in.” Wu Heng put his hands together in a salute, his attitude humble and polite.
Without beating around the bush, Venerable Tianji’s expression was cold and his tone was domineering and straightforward: “President Wu, I came here today for just one thing. I want the Primordial Divine Water.”
Wu Heng’s smile froze, and his heart sank. He immediately replied, “Please forgive me, Palace Master, but the Primordial Divine Water has been designated as the highlight of the auction. According to the Chamber of Commerce’s regulations, this item can only be auctioned publicly and will never be traded privately. Please go to the auction house and bid fairly.”
Terrifying killing intent radiated from the corners of Venerable Tianji’s lips, his aura extremely threatening: “Rules? Before me, I am the rules. I will not wait, I will not bargain, I want the Primordial Divine Water right now. Name your price.”
Wu Heng remained firm: “Palace Master, the rules of the Chamber of Commerce cannot be violated. Please understand.”
Explosion
The Heavenly Venerate said no more. With a wave of his hand, golden holy light shot into the sky. The terrifying pressure of a rank three Gold Immortal was like a mountain collapsing and a tsunami crashing down instantly, locking onto Wu Heng with overwhelming force and revealing his killing intent.
Wu Heng’s expression changed drastically. With his cultivation at the second rank of Golden Immortal, he was like an ant trying to shake a tree in front of a Heavenly Venerate, powerless to fight back. He was immediately overwhelmed by the pressure and found it difficult to breathe.
“Wu Heng, I will say it one more time. Hand over the Primordial Divine Water right now.”
“Otherwise, I will destroy your stone tower and raze your branches to the ground today. Believe me or not?” Venerable Tianji’s tone was cold, and his killing intent was extremely terrifying.
Wu Heng’s face turned pale, caught in a dilemma.
If we do not give it, the branch will be destroyed;
Giving it to them would violate the Chamber of Commerce’s rules and would have endless consequences.
After long deliberations and under pressure from powerful authorities, Wu Heng ultimately had no choice but to compromise.
A moment later, Wu Heng took out an exquisite jade box. Inside the box was a thumb-sized bead of milky white holy water, warm and sparkling, full of vitality—it was Primordial Holy Water.
After inspecting the items, Venerable Tianji casually threw over a storage ring containing ten million high-grade spiritual stones, then left with the treasures.
Wu Heng stood in front of the stone pagoda, watching the five golden lights disappear into the distance. He smiled bitterly and sighed, “Your Majesty, you are tyrannical and authoritarian. Sooner or later you will regret what you have done today.”
A few days later, Gui Yuanzi, carrying eight million high-grade spiritual stones, rushed to Tianque City full of hope and excitement to prepare for the auction of the Primordial Divine Water.
But when he arrived at the Wanbao Auction House and looked at the list of auction items, a small inscription caught his eye—Primordial Holy Water, which was withdrawn from auction for some reason, would not be published.
Gui Yuanzi’s head suddenly throbbed as if he had been struck by lightning. His face was ashen, his body turned ice cold, and he was in disbelief.
He gripped the staff member tightly, his voice trembling, and anxiously asked, “Why was filming cancelled? Why was this highlight event suddenly cancelled? What happened?!”
The staff member remained expressionless, shook his head, and said nothing, only stating that it was a decision made by his superiors and that he had no further comments.
Gui Yuanzi walked out of the auction house in a daze, standing on the busy street, watching the people coming and going, the traffic flowing. The hope that had been accumulating in his heart for days was slowly extinguished, leaving him feeling cold and heartbroken.
David felt Gui Yuanzi’s emotional breakdown and despair inside the Soul Tempering Jade Bottle, and softly asked, “Gui Yuanzi, what has happened?”
Gui Yuanzi’s voice was hoarse, filled with endless hatred and anger. He knelt on the ground, tears streaming down his face: “My Young Master was incompetent. I apologize. The Primordial Holy Water was taken away first. The auction was cancelled, and we had no chance to bid.”
David’s soul trembled slightly, and his mood was a little gloomy, but he did not become furious. He had already guessed that the Heavenly Venerate would definitely make trouble secretly.
“Who took it?” David asked calmly.
Gui Yuanzi gritted his teeth and said angrily, word by word, “Venerable Tianji! Relying on his powerful cultivation, he used his authority to suppress the Void Merchant Guild and forcibly purchased the Primordial Divine Water ahead of schedule. No matter how many spiritual stones we collect, it will be useless.”
David was silent for a moment, his calm unchanged, before slowly speaking: “Wake up. This is not your fault. This is not your fault; the enemy is strong and we are weak, this is just a matter of power and tyranny. This is not the end, this is just the beginning.”
“Even without the Primordial Divine Water, there are bound to be other opportunities in the vast Seventeen Heavens. We will search slowly and eventually find them, and there will be a day when our physical bodies are reformed.”
Gui Yuanzi looked up, wiped away his tears, and nodded firmly, his eyes once again showing determination: “Young Master is absolutely right! No matter how difficult the road ahead is, we will never give up! We will find a chance to help Young Master rebuild his true form, wherever he is in this world!”
FAQ Novel
Q: What is Tianque City known for?
A: Tianque City is renowned as the largest and most populous core city for independent cultivators in the Northern Region, serving as a bustling hub and the primary resource trading center.
Q: Why is the Primordial Divine Water such a significant item?
A: The Primordial Divine Water is a supreme treasure invaluable for reshaping the physical body, nourishing the soul, and repairing one’s Dao foundation, making it a highly contested item at the Wanbao Auction.
What alliances might form, and what dangers lurk for David as these powerful forces converge?