Each of the Pure Yang Sword Orbs could transform into a Pure Yang Flying Sword, their grade reaching the pinnacle of Magical Treasures, only a step away from becoming Spirit Treasures. There were three in total. Given the right opportunity, they could completely evolve into Acquired Spirit Treasures. For a sword cultivator, they were among the most coveted items. Each could be refined into a life-bound sword, offering protection and defense. They were crafted from top-tier materials and tempered with Pure Yang Sword Intent—utterly rigid and yang-aligned, impervious to all evils, especially exerting immense deterrent against demonic and evil beings.
Their value, compared to Du Kang Immortal Brew, was arguably even greater. However, to Pure Yang, the immortal brew held far more significance. The sword orbs, to him, couldn't compare to the brew.
Then came the Drunkard, who brought out a wine jar—not just any jar, but a unique heaven-and-earth treasure, specially designed to hold alcohol. The space inside the jar was vast, capable of storing various spiritual liquors separately. Over time, the wine would become more fragrant and flavorful. The most crucial aspect: this jar could nurture Wine Worms.
However, producing Wine Worms required a tremendous quantity of spiritual liquor. It wasn't easy. And once nurtured, these worms would feed on spiritual wine.
Next, Gui Che (Ghostcar) presented a rare treasure—Beauty Balm.
It was said that after the death of an extraordinary beauty, her corpse lay buried underground, nourished by Profound Yin Qi. Her body remained incorruptible, and after a century, Beauty Flowers bloomed on her grave. As these flowers blossomed and withered, their petals slowly condensed and transformed over time into a flower balm. This balm could enhance appearance, preserve eternal youth, restore radiance, and make one's beauty unchanging for a thousand years. It could also repair flaws. To female cultivators, this was the most premium of cosmetics.
Anything tied to beauty was always in high demand. Moreover, the balm was a rare alchemical material, prized by alchemists and apothecaries alike.
It could rival the Beauty-Enhancing Pill in value. A piece of this size was incredibly rare and highly valuable.
Once that trade was done, Queen of the Spirit Mirror spoke and brought out a Spirit Mirror:
"Summoning Demon Mirror—extremely effective against demons and monsters. Once caught in its light, demonic creatures would reveal their true form and become immobilized. A pinnacle Magical Treasure, it has the potential to evolve into a Spirit Treasure. I'm looking to trade it for materials suitable for mirror-crafting."
The Summoning Demon Mirror was indeed formidable. Never underestimate Magical Treasures—most cultivators at the True Spirit Realm still used them, and they posed lethal threats at that stage. These were treasures longed for by many.
"I have a piece of Azure Glass Crystal, an Earth-rank treasure material. Will that do?"Dharma offered a fist-sized chunk of deep-blue crystal, heavy and exceptionally rare—one of the finest materials for forging treasures.
"It'll do."The Queen of the Spirit Mirror's eyes lit up and she nodded in agreement.
The two completed the transaction.
Deals continued smoothly.Here, no one questioned the origins of the treasures. All that mattered was whether the item met their needs. Exchanges were swift.
Soon, it was the Lucky Cat's turn.
With a flip of its paw, two Glazed Dragon Balls appeared.
"One-star and three-star Dragon Balls. I want Eternal Coins."
The cat's gaze was locked on Yi Tianxing.
These were treasures it had specifically sought for Yi Tianxing. Although just one-star and three-star, finding two at once spoke volumes about its treasure-seeking prowess.
"One-star: ten million. Three-star: thirty million. Total: forty million Eternal Coins."Yi Tianxing nodded, waved his hand, and a golden mountain of coins materialized—an imposing heap of wealth.
The Fortune Cat's eyes sparkled gold, throwing the Dragon Balls toward Yi Tianxing before sweeping up the coin mountain in a flash, visibly glowing with happiness.
"Two more gathered. Five remaining... Who knows how long it will take to complete the set?"
Yi Tianxing put away the Dragon Balls, musing inwardly.
Then Dharma spoke again:
"This humble monk seeks a Buddhist heritage building. If any fellow Daoist possesses one, I am open to an exchange."
He revealed an Exquisite Treasure Building, a platform suffused with Sword Dao auras—the Sword Debate Platform.
On this platform, training or dueling in swordsmanship could rapidly improve one's comprehension. There was a high chance of entering enlightened states, and the more duels fought upon it, the more sword scars and intents it would accumulate, making the platform ever more powerful. A holy site for any sword cultivator.
But for Buddhism, it lacked compatibility. Dharma clearly wanted to exchange it for a Buddhist-aligned treasure.
"I have a Sārī Tower. Will that suffice?"
A participant brought out a tower shimmering with Buddhist radiance. Used to store sārī relics, it had strong protective abilities and could emit Buddha light to aid in spiritual enlightenment.
Both parties were satisfied and traded their buildings swiftly.
Then, the Alchemist took out a fearsome alchemical weapon—the Crimsonflame Demon Dragon, a living metal construct forged using special metals and alchemical techniques. It was embedded with complex alchemical formations and inscriptions, and possessed the combat power comparable to a Nascent Soul realm cultivator.
Yi Tianxing acquired it.
The Potion Master then brought out a terrifying potion—the Plague Elixir. When unleashed, it could blanket a thousand-mile radius in plague, causing unspeakable devastation. A truly destructive weapon.
Yi Tianxing secured it as well.
Then began the second round of trades, featuring even more rare items. Each participant announced what they sought, and trading resumed freely.
The number of rare and wondrous treasures on display was dazzling and overwhelming.
Soon, the second round ended.
The third round was for information exchange.
Yi Tianxing stepped forward and declared:
"The Calamitous Qi in the world grows stronger. A Great Tribulation is imminent. According to reliable sources, the Divine-Demonic Battlefield will open again during this calamity."
With this, he dropped a bombshell.
This matter could affect the entire Eternal World, but only a few were aware of it. Those present reacted with visible shock.
The opening of the Divine-Demonic Battlefield spelled war with the Eternal Night Realm. The previous skirmish was only a test. This time, they could be facing the true elite legions of Eternal Night. A misstep, and one could be buried in the battlefield.
Knowing in advance gave everyone a significant advantage, allowing them to prepare accordingly.
"Does Your Majesty know when, exactly?"The Queen of the Spirit Mirror asked with a smile.
"Once the Dragon, Phoenix, and Qilin Tribes clash, the battlefield could appear at any moment."Yi Tianxing answered vaguely.
He himself didn't know the precise timing. There were too many unknown variables.
Pure Yang only smiled faintly, unsurprised. Clearly, he had known all along.
Then a participant named Wang Chuan (Forget the River) asked:
"I have a question: how can one purge the demonic nature from a Demonic Fetus, transform it into a Divine Fetus, and allow an ordinary soul to possess it?"
His tone carried clear urgency.
"If anyone has a solution, I am willing to pay handsomely."
Silence fell instantly. The others reacted with shock.
Demonic Fetus? Transform it into Divine Fetus? Possession by a mortal soul?
Difficult. Difficult. Incredibly difficult.
A Demonic Fetus was a naturally conceived demonic entity. Upon birth, it would become a formidable Demon God, on par with an innate deity—born to walk the Path of Demons, saturated with innate demonic nature.
Unlike the saying "human nature is good at birth," where humans start with a blank slate, a Demonic Fetus is born with malicious instincts, untamed temperament, and violent tendencies baked into its bloodline.
To remove that nature was a monumental task.
To then infuse divine nature and have a mortal soul possess it—almost unimaginable. The soul would most likely be devoured instantly by the fetus's innate essence.
This was a fundamental difference in the nature of life.
"To purge the demonic nature, my Buddhist sect has methods—though success is not guaranteed. We can attempt purification through Dharma, specifically using the Great Sun Tathāgata Mantra. As for divine essence, one could use supreme divine materials and celestial treasures to reforge and nurture the fetus anew. But this process is painfully slow. And the mantra is a top-level secret technique, which even I do not possess."Dharma responded solemnly.
"To allow a mortal to possess such a fetus, one must at the very least have a soul-protecting treasure."