Xue Yu Island, perpetually covered in snow, spans thousands of miles. At the heart of the island lies a small mountain several miles long and hundreds of meters high. Atop its peak, there’s a curved lake inhabited by pure white fish known as ’Snow Fish.’ Adjacent to this Snow Fish Lake is the Ancient Transmission Array.

A flash of light flickered, and Qin Yu and his companions appeared within the transmission array.

"Master, this Xue Yu Island has quite the scenery," Shi Xin said with a smile from behind Qin Yu. "Having the envoys from the upper realms compete for the ’Sky-breaking Map’ here is indeed their good fortune."

Since Shi Xin was Qin Yu’s Spiritual Beast, he naturally stood by Qin Yu’s side.

Spiritual Beasts are considered the most loyal. Firstly, one cannot become a Spiritual Beast unless they are truly willing. Secondly, once integrated into a Spiritual Beast Ring’s soul, even if you possess great power, any slight thought of betrayal against the master can be detected by the master.

Hou Fei also grinned mischievously, "It’s just that I wonder how many Top-grade Primordial Spirit Stones they have, given their vast amount of Top-Grade Immortal and Demon Artifacts, there must be quite a few."

"Big Brother, this Sword Immortal Puppet has nine Top-Grade Primordial Spirit Stones, so its attack power must have reached its peak, right?" Hei Yu spoke.

"Yes, it’s nine," Qin Yu nodded and then smiled, "However, to defeat those envoys, we don’t need too many Top-Grade Primordial Spirit Stones. Of course, that’s if those envoys do not use their hidden trump cards."

Qin Yu, not being a fool, could easily guess that the powerful leaders behind those envoys might indeed possess some terrifyingly powerful trump cards.

For example, something like the Thousand Shredded Thunder Seal.

With the power of the Thousand Shredded Thunder Seal, even if used by Sword Immortal Hua Yan, its force is terrifying.

×

"Senior Zong, this is Qin Yu."

Qin Yu started communicating with Zong Jue, intending to prepare for the auction and the need to build some facilities—after all, having a large group of experts just sitting on snowy ground wouldn’t do. Also, with various forces arriving, there had to be hospitality.

This all demanded manpower, and the ability of his Star Pavilion was too limited both in strength and to pass through the Ancient Transmission Array. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

Hence, Qin Yu planned to ask Zong Jue for additional manpower.

"It is Brother Qin Yu, right? Last time you mentioned you had tasks to handle, did you go through the Ninety-nine Tribulations?" Zong Jue had already deduced from Qin Yu’s cultivation reaching the Mid Tribulation Crossing Stage and naturally guessed as much.

"Yes, I went through the Ninety-nine Tribulations, and indeed, their power is outrageously strong," Qin Yu communicated back, expressing his awe.

Zong Jue’s memory of his own experience with the Ninety-nine Tribulations surfaced, "Yes, the power of the Ninety-nine Tribulations is indeed outrageous. Back when I faced the last strike of the Ninety-nine Tribulations, I was utterly overwhelmed. Fortunately, I regained clarity at the last moment and desperately sacrificed my physical body, allowing only my Nascent Soul to escape. That’s how I became an Independent Demon."

"Right, Qin Yu, did you succeed in crossing your tribulation?" Zong Jue inquired.

Hearing Zong Jue’s account, Qin Yu understood that Zong Jue’s Ninety-nine Tribulations also involved attacks similar to the ’Enchanting Soul Technique.’

"It was a success, but merely by a stroke of luck," Qin Yu communicated.

"You are human, so the power of the Ninety-nine Tribulations you faced shouldn’t be too severe. Man Qian and I, being Super Divine Beasts, faced incredibly powerful Ninety-nine Tribulations. If you encountered what we did, I guess..." Zong Jue trailed off, leaving the thought unfinished.

However, Zong Jue hadn’t anticipated that the Heavenly Tribulation faced by a human could be more terrifying than that of a Super Divine Beast.

Qin Yu didn’t make much of an argument, "Yes, I am indeed fortunate. If not for my luck, I would probably have to become a Loose Cultivator."

Indeed, without the Life Essence Power and the Meteor Tear, with his body ruined in that final state, Qin Yu would not have been able to restore his body and would have had to resort to becoming a Loose Cultivator. Fortunately, Qin Yu had the Meteor Tear and the Life Essence Power to heal his body.

"Senior Zong, I came to you this time about the auction of the Sky-breaking Map. My junior mentor, Lan Feng, urgently needs Top-Grade Primordial Spirit Stones, and he will also be arriving at Xue Yu Island in a few days," Qin Yu hurriedly brought up the important matter.

"Your junior mentor is coming too? Right, for such an important matter, he should come too," Zong Jue communicated, "By the way, what about Senior Lan? Is he appearing this time?"

In Zong Jue’s heart, he held deep respect for Uncle Lan.

"Uncle Lan, he is in seclusion. You know how it is at his realm; no one knows how long this seclusion will last, and the location is known only by my junior mentor. Seclusions should not be disturbed lightly, but if something significant happens, my junior mentor still can ask Uncle Lan to come out," Qin Yu fabricated a situation.

Uncle Lan?

He was long gone from this world, but outsiders did not know this. Qin Yu could still use Uncle Lan’s reputation to intimidate some powerful figures.

"Seclusion, oh... At Senior Lan’s realm, it’s quite normal to seclude himself for a hundred years, or even a thousand. Since Senior Lan is in seclusion, Qin Yu, you must not disturb him unnecessarily. If there is something you cannot handle, ask me for help; if I cannot manage it, then it’s not too late to find Senior Lan," Zong Jue communicated.

Zong Jue truly respected ’Uncle Lan’ as if he were a senior of his own.

"I really appreciate it, Senior Zong," Qin Yu felt secretly pleased inside, realizing... Uncle Lan holds a very high status in Zong Jue’s heart.

"Senior Zong, soon, a meeting for the auction of the Sky-breaking Map will be held at Xue Yu Island. It is expected that envoys from various upper realms will attend. My junior mentor asked me to preside over this auction, but I have few people under my command, so it’s quite challenging to host it."

Zong Jue understood what Qin Yu meant, "Haha, alright, I know what you mean. Tomorrow, I will lead hundreds of experts from the Chaotic Star Sea to Xue Yu Island. All the hospitality work and such, I will let my people handle it; you just need to prepare for the auction."

A surge of joy rose in Qin Yu’s heart, "If it’s like this, my job will be much easier. I am truly grateful, Senior Zong."

"Grateful for what? You gave me the opportunity to enter the Ni Yang Realm; I haven’t thanked you yet," Zong Jue laughed.

At that moment, Qin Yu thought of his Black Flame Lord’s Ring.

The Black Flame Lord’s Ring could include, in addition to the user, nine people; there were only three on his side, and two or three on Zong Jue’s side. How to use the remaining spots? He couldn’t let them go to waste.

...

Time passed quickly. Soon after Qin Yu arrived at Xue Yu Island, hundreds of Loose Cultivators grandly appeared on the island. These Independent Immortals were highly skilled, with the least being at the Sixth Tribulation Realm. There were several at the Twelfth Tribulation, and leading them was the tyrant of the Chaotic Star Sea — Zong Jue.

"Senior Zong," Qin Yu along with six others greeted them.

"Haha, Qin Yu, Hou Fei, and... Hei Yu, right?" Zong Jue had a kindly look of an elder on his face. Zong Jue had a very good impression of the three brothers. Qin Yu, of course, went without saying; Hou Fei, being a Fire-Eyed Water Ape, was naturally regarded highly by Zong Jue. And towards Hei Yu, Zong Jue felt a strange sense of fondness.

Zong Jue’s expression surprised some of the Loose Cultivators behind him; the cold and brutal Zong Jue also had such a side.

"Senior Zong," Hei Yu respectfully said.

"Good..." Zong Jue nodded with a smile, "Lian Xiao, go arrange it. Build several simple manors on the side of Xue Yu Mountain; they don’t need to be too luxurious."

"Yes, Big Brother," Lian Xiao bowed as he spoke.

At the same time, Lian Xiao also winked and smiled at Qin Yu, who had a good relationship with the Lian Xiao family.

"Brother Qin Yu," Lian Chong also ran up.

"Lian Chong, it’s you," Qin Yu’s face lit up with joy, as he had initially failed to notice Lian Chong among the hundreds of Loose Cultivators.

"Uncle, let them handle the construction of the guesthouses. I’m going to have a good chat and fun with Brother Qin Yu," Lian Chong called out, to which Zong Jue nodded without objection.

...

Zong Jue’s arrival made the entire Snow Fish Island exceedingly lively; having many people really made a difference. In just a few days, hundreds of Loose Cultivators had constructed five enormous manors, positioned according to the five cardinal directions: East, West, South, North, and Central.

The central manor was the largest among them.

Inside the great hall of the Central Manor were Qin Yu, Hou Fei, Hei Yu, Zong Jue, Lian Xiao, Hu Yi, Fu Yunzi, and the Shi Bian brothers—all experts gathered together.

"The four great manors of the East, West, and North have been occupied by our people; only the Southern Manor remains empty. The Southern Manor can accommodate at most two to three hundred people. Later, when people from the Dragon Clan, the Independent Immortals, the Independent Demons, and the Demon Race arrive, they can stay in the Southern Manor," Lian Xiao explained from the side.

Qin Yu frowned, "Two to three hundred people? Just the Southern Manor for all those forces, will it be enough?"

The Second Island Master of Black Wind Island from Chaotic Star Sea’s Three Islands, Shi Bian, dismissed the concern, "Little Brother Qin Yu, why worry so much? The manor is only so big. If fewer people come, they can settle down easily; if a large group comes and they can’t fit, it’s not our problem."

"Right, just divide it randomly, and they’ll handle it themselves if they can’t fit," the Great Island Master ’Shi Hua’ of Black Wind Island agreed.

Qin Yu smiled and said no more.

Zong Jue laughed and said, "The Central Manor is quite spacious. We can allow the leaders of the various forces to stay in the Central Manor, and let their subordinates stay in the Southern Manor. If they can’t fit, then their subordinates can just sleep outside."

As long as those leaders are well accommodated, who cares about their subordinates.

"Senior Zong, there’s still half a month until the end of the year. Over this period, people will keep arriving; please ask your men to help host them," Qin Yu said with a smile.

"Don’t worry, I have already arranged for a hundred people to handle the reception," Zong Jue smiled. "By the way, Qin Yu, where is your Junior Master? Didn’t you say he’s coming for the auction of the Sky-breaking Map?"

Qin Yu nodded, "Yes, my Junior Master should be arriving in two or three days. But Senior Zong, my Junior Master is a bit peculiar; he usually keeps to his cultivation and hardly speaks unless it’s something important."

Sword Immortal Lan Feng was actually his Sword Immortal Puppet; if people always sought out his Sword Immortal Puppet for conversation, wouldn’t Qin Yu be too busy to ever rest in peace?

Even though it was supposed to be chatting with Sword Immortal Lan Feng, essentially every word was considered and spoken by Qin Yu.

"Oh, masters are generally proud. Don’t worry, I won’t let anyone disturb him," Zong Jue nodded in understanding.

×

Qingxu Mountain, in the Upper Heavenly Palace.

"This time, I must obtain the Sky-breaking Map at any cost," Hua Yan stood up abruptly.

"Ming Liang, gather the men, we’re leaving immediately,"

Hua Yan’s command echoed throughout the Upper Heavenly Palace.

In just a moment, more than six hundred Loose Immortal experts rapidly left Qingxu Mountain under the leadership of Sword Immortal Hua Yan and True Master Ming Liang, setting off at great speed toward Snow Fish Island.

...

Apart from Sword Immortal Hua Yan’s party, the Blood Demon Du Zhongjun also led a large group of subordinates toward Snow Fish Island. These Upper Realm Envoys all knew that even if the auction had not yet started, they needed to present the strongest front.

So every envoy brought a large entourage.

Sword Immortal Hua Yan, Blood Demon Du Zhongjun, Purple-eyed Bull Demon King ’Man Qian’, as well as the mysterious Dragon Clan Envoy and the Dragon Clan Patriarch... Each of these supreme experts was bringing their subordinates from all directions toward Snow Fish Island.

The once quiet island of Snow Fish became bustling like never before.

On Snow Fish Island.

Various Loose Cultivators stood suspended in mid-air, with Sword Immortal Lan Feng and Zong Jue at the forefront, followed by Qin Yu, Hou Fei, Lian Xiao, Hu Yi, and others as they spotted the arrival of their first guests and naturally went to greet them.

"Immortal Realm Envoy arriving!" the voice of a Ten Tribulations Independent Demon announced.

Sword Immortal Lan Feng and Zong Jue immediately looked in that direction.

They saw Sword Immortal Hua Yan, all smiles, flying swiftly over with a large group of Loose Immortals, accompanied by True Master Ming Liang.

"Haha, indeed it is Lan Feng, Brother Lan Feng, I am really surprised that you would auction off this Sky-breaking Map," Sword Immortal Hua Yan laughed from afar. In Hua Yan’s eyes, Zong Jue could only be considered a master but not someone who could rival him.

In contrast, the mysterious Sword Immortal Lan Feng was seen by Hua Yan as a formidable enemy.

"Brother Hua Yan, let’s not talk about it; auctioning off the Sky-breaking Map was a decision I agonized over," Lan Feng expressed with a look of regret.

Just as he finished speaking, Lan Feng, Zong Jue, Hua Yan, and the others all looked in the direction of Snow Fish Island’s Ancient Transmission Array. At that moment, the Transmission Array was constantly flashing with light, as groups of people emerged one after another.

"Demon Clan Envoy arriving!" an appointed Loose Cultivator announced immediately, his voice echoing throughout Snow Fish Island.

"Just as Du Zhongjun said, the Demon World actually sent him," Hua Yan’s eyes flickered coldly.

"Haha... Brother Man Qian, I truly didn’t expect that you would come down to earth," Hua Yan greeted as if meeting an old friend.

"Man Qian?" Qin Yu was shocked in his heart and exchanged glances with Hou Fei and Hei Yu beside him; the three brothers were puzzled and couldn’t help but look toward the direction of the Demon Clan Envoy.

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