Chapter 1845: Three Exchanges for One

Seeing the actions of the man shrouded in bloody light, the Golden-masked man, who had been quietly meditating in a corner of the formation, stood up with a sharp glint in his eyes.

If anyone genuinely caused trouble at the conference, Black Domain, as the organizer, could naturally not stand idly by.

"Friend, please don't misunderstand," the figure within the bloody light quickly explained, waving his hands repeatedly and sounding somewhat desperate. "I bear no ill will; it's simply that this Karma Cloud is exceptionally useful to me. Please wait a little longer, allow me to consider other options and see if I can acquire the spiritual treasure you seek for exchange. If not, I assure you I will not hinder your departure further."

"Wait a moment longer?" the man in black gas replied, hesitating slightly before finally nodding in agreement. "Alright, seeing your genuine desire for the Karma Cloud, I will wait for another tea-burning stick's time. If I still cannot acquire what I want, I will absolutely not waste any more time here."

It was clear that the man in the bloody light was determined to acquire the Karma Cloud, while the man in black gas also highly valued the desired Sky-Treading Spiritual Treasure, unwilling to let go of even the slightest opportunity.

Seeing his request granted, the man in the bloody light subtly exhaled a breath of relief. His mind raced as, with a wince of pain, he slapped his storage bracelet. A gleaming golden scroll materialized in his hand, which he then held aloft.

"Years ago, I barely survived exploring an ancient ruin and obtained a sealed, unknown scroll," the man in the bloody light declared solemnly. "Its seal is incredibly profound; I couldn't unseal it without damaging the scroll, so I've kept it treasured until now. However, I am certain it conceals astonishing secrets because its seal is written in Golden Seal Script. I am willing to offer this item and the Pure Clarity Pill in exchange for an offensive spiritual treasure from the Myriad Spirit List."

"Golden Seal Script?"

"Could it be something originating from the True Immortal Realm?"

The words of the man in the bloody light naturally caused another stir, with many instantly showing interest.

They weren't concerned about the man in the bloody light's sincerity; whether such a sealed item had been opened could naturally be seen at a glance.

Unfortunately, despite many being tempted by this offer, they lacked the specific items the other party sought for exchange and could only watch helplessly.

Han Li stared at the golden scroll, his expression also revealing a flicker of interest, yet he remained steadily seated in his chair, not moving an inch.

As time slowly passed and no one from the surrounding stone pavilions came forward for an exchange, the figure in the black gas grew increasingly disappointed, while the man in the bloody light became extremely anxious.

This Karma Cloud, condensed from millions of refined souls, if missed at this Black Domain Exchange, would certainly not be seen at any other auction.

Even if the owner left this place, they would undoubtedly carefully conceal the Karma Cloud, not revealing a single trace. It would be highly improbable for him to find the other party for an exchange later, even if he acquired the desired treasure.

Yet, this Karma Cloud was directly tied to his survival of the next great heavenly tribulation. Without it, he was almost certain to perish during the ordeal. How could he not desperately crave it?

Could it be that among all attendees at this exchange, no one truly possessed an offensive Sky-Treading Spiritual Treasure?

Seeing that the time allotted by the man in the black gas was almost up, the man in the bloody light gritted his teeth and abruptly slapped a strange blue cloth bag at his waist.

Instantly, a swirl of blue light enveloped him, and a faintly glowing blue ice cage suddenly appeared in his hand.

The cage was barely a foot high, adorned with several gold and silver talismans. Inside, a spiritual bird, pure white and crystalline, stood proudly on a gleaming silver perch, observing everything outside the cage with an expressionless gaze.

"A Heaven-and-Earth Spiritual Beast inheriting a portion of Heavenly Phoenix blood, a mature Ice Phoenix," the man in the bloody light announced, his voice slightly hoarse and his eyes faintly bloodshot, clearly pushed to his limit. "Though this Ice Phoenix's aura appears to be only at the Core Formation stage, it's actually due to an injury that it degenerated from a transformed being to its current state. With a little cultivation, it can easily recover its original power within a few hundred years. Furthermore, I can guarantee that once this Ice Phoenix transforms, she will be a stunning cauldron with her primordial Yin essence intact. The benefits of absorbing her Sky-Wind Primordial Yin Qi for Yin-Yang harmony are self-evident. Its miraculous effect on breaking through bottlenecks, while perhaps not as potent as the Pure Clarity Pill, is certainly not far behind. Even if you don't cultivate her Yin essence, if you can subdue her, she is a spiritual beast with infinite potential, one that I believe will not disappoint any of you, fellow Daoists. I offer this Ice Phoenix, which I fortuitously acquired, along with the two items I presented earlier, in exchange for the Sky-Treading Spiritual Treasure this fellow Daoist seeks. This is my entire fortune; if this exchange is missed, such a fortuitous opportunity will absolutely not arise again elsewhere."

This was understandable; anyone who saw their life-saving item within reach yet was unable to obtain it would likely be filled with such a mix of shock and extreme anger.

However, there was still no immediate reaction from the surrounding flying pavilions.

"Friend, what if I use these three items to exchange for your..." the man in the bloody light asked desperately, turning to consult the man in the black gas.

"No," the man in the black gas replied, shaking his head again without hesitation. "I've been very clear. Unless it's an offensive spiritual treasure from the Myriad Spirit List, no matter how rare other items are, I will not exchange."

Upon hearing this, the man in the bloody light's face turned extremely grim, and despair began to settle in his heart.

But just then, a faint male voice suddenly sounded, reaching the man in the bloody light's ears like heavenly music.

"Alright, I'll exchange."

At first, the man in the bloody light could barely believe his ears. After a moment of stunned silence, he exclaimed ecstatically, "Is that true? Please, come up to the stage quickly!"

Simultaneously, his gaze snapped towards the flying pavilion from which the voice had originated.

The man in the black gas also trembled, appearing equally agitated.

The speaker was, naturally, Han Li.

Ever since the man in the bloody light revealed the caged Ice Phoenix, Han Li's expression had become peculiar. After some deliberation, he spoke without further hesitation.

Upon hearing Han Li's voice, various astonished gazes from others instantly swept towards him.

He, however, paid them no mind. With a flash of green light, he transformed into a streak of azure light and shot forward, appearing on the stage after a single flicker.

"Friend, do you truly possess a Sky-Treading Spiritual Treasure?" Even with Han Li standing directly before him, the other man couldn't help but ask, his voice trembling slightly.

Han Li smiled faintly, first glancing at the snow-white Ice Phoenix in the ice cage before calmly stating:

"I do possess an offensive Sky-Treading Spiritual Treasure of considerable power. However, I'm not entirely certain if it's currently listed on the Spirit List; I'll need both of you to examine it."

"Oh, please take it out for us to see, friend." Hearing Han Li's words, the man in the bloody light's initial joy dissipated by more than half, but he still spoke with hopeful anticipation.

As for the man in the black gas, he remained silent, observing coolly from the side.

Han Li, naturally, had no intention of delaying. Suddenly, a colossal, dimly black blade, taller than a man, appeared in his hand. Its form was exceedingly ancient, yet it exuded a wild, primordial aura.

This was precisely the colossal blade, no less powerful than the Primordial Ruler, that Han Li had obtained in the Guanghan Realm after slaying that incredibly formidable Rong Clan member.

Both of these items should indeed be spiritual treasures on the Chaos Myriad Spirit List!

"Profound Light Blade!" Before the man in the bloody light could even react, the figure in the black gas beside him instantly gasped, his face filled with delight, the moment he clearly saw the colossal blade.

"What? Friend, you recognize this blade?" Upon hearing this, the man in the bloody light was naturally overjoyed again and quickly asked.

"Of course I recognize it," the man in the black gas replied gravely, suppressing the excitement in his heart. "Although this is one of the lowest-ranked Sky-Treading Spiritual Treasures on the Myriad Spirit List, it is still on the list. How could I not know it, given my desire to exchange for such a spiritual treasure? However, I still need to thoroughly authenticate whether it is truly this item."

"Excellent!" The man in the bloody light immediately became extremely courteous towards Han Li. "Friend, do you think...?"

"Of course, no problem," Han Li said with a light chuckle, then flicked his wrist and directly tossed the black colossal blade to the man in the black gas. "But shouldn't I also be allowed to authenticate your items?"

"Naturally," the man in the bloody light replied, clearly pleased by Han Li's straightforwardness. "Friend, please examine them thoroughly." He immediately tossed the medicine bottle, the scroll, and the ice cage to Han Li in one swift motion.

Han Li's eyes immediately flashed with blue light as he unleashed his spiritual sense to envelop the three items, beginning his careful authentication.

Meanwhile, the man in the bloody light naturally requested the black round bowl from the figure in the black gas, intending to carefully verify whether the Karma Cloud within truly contained millions of souls.

None of the three were slow in their authentication. The figure in the black gas merely infused spiritual power into the colossal blade, then, holding the treasure, executed a slash in the void. He nodded with satisfaction and immediately stored it in his spatial bracelet.

"Haha, excellent. This Karma Cloud truly suits my needs," the man in the bloody light laughed heartily, having finished authenticating the Karma Cloud in the round bowl. Without another word to Han Li or the figure in the black gas, he instantly transformed into a streak of black light, pierced through the white light shield, and returned to his flying pavilion.

Seeing this, Han Li smiled faintly. He put away the golden scroll and medicine bottle he had just authenticated, then his gaze swept over the Ice Phoenix in the cage.

He noticed that the Ice Phoenix's pale silver eyes briefly revealed a hint of human-like sorrow, but it vanished in a flash, and its original coldness returned.

Han Li, too, said nothing. He simply released a spirit beast ring, absorbing the cage and the spiritual bird into it. Then, he briefly cupped his fist towards the figure in the black gas before shooting away in the same manner, returning to his original seat after a few flashes.

The figure in the black gas let out a low chuckle, then likewise transformed into a black wind and departed from the stone platform.

Consequently, others immediately rushed onto the stone platform, and the exchange naturally continued.

Han Li leaned back in his chair, eyes closed. His expression appeared calm, but his heart churned with a mixture of emotions, unable to settle for a long time.

After a good half-day, the entire exchange conference finally concluded with an announcement from the Golden-masked man.

Like the other Integration stage old monsters, Han Li declined the Golden-masked man's invitation for a grand banquet. Guided by an envoy, he left the Black Domain space, silently appearing at another unfamiliar exit in the outside world. Without delay, he flew directly back to Nine Immortals Mountain.