The Void Merchant Guild wasn’t worried; because everything belongs to the government, they can just take advantage of it.
David then jumped onto the flying boat, stood at the bow, and stared into the distance with his purple eyes.
The seaplane took off and flew north at a very high speed.
The Qingyun Mountains below quickly shrank in sight, the continuous peaks turned into green waves, and the snow on the mountain peaks gleamed white in the sun.
Qingyun Cave Daoist Temple is hidden behind clouds and mist, appearing and disappearing like decorations in a traditional Chinese ink painting.
Su Jingqiu stood behind David, watching his back, her light gray long dress fluttering in the wind.
He actually wanted to say a lot of things, but he knew now wasn’t the right time.
David is not the kind of person who can be persuaded with just a few words.
It took time, patience, and for him to realize the value of the Void Merchant Guild.
The airship flew for about two hours, and the scenery below changed from green mountains to dark red desert.
We have arrived at the Desert of the Fallen Gods.
From the air, the Fallen God Desert looked even more desolate and sinister than on land. The dark red sand stretched as far as the eye could see, and the scattered bones and remnants of battle cast long shadows in the sunlight, like silent tombstones.
The deep spatial cracks in the barren land shimmered eerily under the sunlight, like open eyes peering into the world.
The airship did not linger in the Fallen God Desert, but flew directly over it.
After flying for about an hour, the scenery below changed from dark red barren land to a snow-covered expanse of ice.
We have reached the far north.
The temperature here was even lower than in the Northern Ravine, and the water vapor in the air condensed into tiny ice crystals that shimmered with rainbow colors in the sunlight.
The ground was covered in thick ice and snow, beneath which lay a layer of eternal ice that had never melted for thousands of years. There was no vegetation, no living creatures, just an endless expanse of white.
The airship penetrated the clouds, and the entire view of Tianlan City unfolded before David’s eyes.
Dozens of floating islands were scattered above the sea of clouds. The islands vary in size, with the smallest being only a few hundred feet in diameter and the largest stretching for tens of miles.
The islands are connected by thick iron chains, which are covered with colorful flags that flutter in the wind. The flags were embroidered with the logo of the Void Merchant Guild and a treasure ship sailing through the void.
Each island has buildings of different styles, including magnificent palaces, simple and elegant pavilions, towering towers, and courtyards hidden among the flowers and trees.
The islands were connected by teleportation arrays, and cultivators would frequently emerge from these arrays, rushing in various directions.
The excitement of Tianlan City far surpassed the excitement of any city David had ever seen in Seventeenth Heaven.
Tianlan City is orderly; there were no fights, no forced buying and selling, and even loud noises were rarely heard.
Every monk wore a wary expression, as if afraid of breaking the rules here.
The rules of the Void Merchant Guild were stricter than those of any large sect.
Anyone who dares to cause trouble in Tianlan City, whoever you are or whoever is behind you, will be immediately captured by the guards of the Void Merchant Guild and expelled from Tianlan City, and will never set foot there again.
Su Jingqiu controlled the airplane to land on the central floating island platform.
This platform is large enough to accommodate dozens of aircraft taking off and landing simultaneously.
Su Jingqiu kept the flying boat and turned to David.
“Master Chen, please come with me. The guild master is already waiting for you at the Void Pavilion.”
David nodded and followed Su Jingqiu down the platform, walking along the wide bluestone path towards the center of the island.
The bluestone road was filled with spirit trees, which were covered with colorful spirit fruits that gave off an alluring aroma.
Every hundred steps along both sides of the road stood a stone lamp post, each decorated with a fist-sized glowing pearl that radiated a gentle glow even during the day.
At the end of the main road there is a very large square.
In the center of the square stood a pitch-black tower with nine floors, each of which was inlaid with tens of thousands of spatial crystals.
The spatial crystal refracted rainbow light in the sunlight, enveloping the entire tower in a dreamlike halo.
This was the Void Pavilion, the headquarters of the Void Merchant Guild on Eighteenth Heaven.
Su Jingqiu led David through the gate of the Void Pavilion.
Behind the gate was a spacious hall, with a giant star map embedded in the dome. The star map marked the coordinates of all the heavens and countless worlds. David recognized some of them, but had never heard of the others.
The stars in the star map rotated slowly, as if they were alive, or as if some ancient formation was operating.
There were rows of tables on each side of the hall, and behind those tables sat the deacons of the Void Merchant Guild, receiving guests from all over.
Some customers were exchanging spiritual stones, some buying pills, some asking for information, and some entrusting tasks.
Each deacon wore a professional smile and spoke in a polite yet tactful tone.
FAQ Novel
Q: What is the Void Merchant Guild’s primary reason for proposing an alliance?
A: Their core business interests conflict with the God Race’s monopolistic control over resources and trade.
Q: Does David immediately trust the Void Merchant Guild?
A: No, he is cautious, recalling a warning about their trustworthiness, but decides to proceed due to his current needs.
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