Chapter 1433: Seven Master Buddha Seal

"Why was the Myriad Devil Convention suddenly moved up? When did you receive this news?"

Qin Sang was startled, then his brows furrowed tightly. In that instant, many thoughts flooded his mind.

Was the early Myriad Devil Convention related to the Old Devil of Chaos, or to the Pure Sea Sect? If not, what was the real reason? If it was a trap, why wasn't the convention called immediately after leaving the Pure Sea Sect? Why wait a year and a half to announce its early commencement?

True Immortal Yin Quan detected Qin Sang's suspicion. "The news just came out recently, and it's not fully confirmed yet, but the source is very reliable, so it's likely true. Fellow Daoist Qin, please stay a few more days patiently. It's estimated that a partial list of treasures will be sent over, as there are only six months left, and fellow daoists from far away still need time to travel."

Qin Sang subtly moved his hand, putting the Hidden Fragrance Pill into his Thousand Jun Ring. He leaned back slightly against the chair, silently asking, "Has there ever been such a precedent?"

True Immortal Yin Quan thought for a moment and replied, "I come from Pill Cauldron Mountain and have only attended the Myriad Devil Convention once. It's said that the interval between conventions is just an estimate, and the exact timing is only confirmed when it's nearing. The original circulating news was that it would be seven years later, but that was never officially confirmed."

Qin Sang nodded slightly, tapping his fingers lightly on the table, feigning thought. "Have there been any significant events of note in the Boundless Sea recently? I heard the Old Devil of Chaos once appeared in the Ethereal Sea, and an ancient ruin emerged."

"I heard about that too, but it's unlikely to be the reason. I heard it was a Buddhist sect ruin, not very ancient. The protective formation was destroyed by an eruption of crimson flames before it could even be opened, leaving the Nascent Soul cultivators present in disarray, nearly perishing. The Buddhist treasures were engulfed by the fiery currents, and they only managed to snatch a very small portion. Even if there were Buddhist treasures or secret manuals inside, their value to us would likely be minimal, certainly not enough to push the Myriad Devil Convention forward. Those Buddhist disciples might want them, but they can't afford the price."

True Immortal Yin Quan shook his head repeatedly, adding, "The history of the Myriad Devil Convention is untraceable, far older than the Old Devil of Chaos himself. Participants are not limited to the Boundless Sea; it involves a vast range of forces. It's held on Devil Chaos Island because a Grand Cultivator serves as a deterrent. The Old Devil of Chaos cannot decide everything unilaterally; various powers must contend to negotiate suitable timings and rules."

Just as Qin Sang had surmised, the Old Devil of Chaos was a solitary figure who couldn't dominate unilaterally. Other forces wouldn't allow him to act recklessly and undermine the credibility of the Myriad Devil Convention. Even if the Old Devil of Chaos intended something, he couldn't make it too obvious. Qin Sang pondered silently.

At this moment, True Immortal Yin Quan suddenly remembered something and chuckled, "Rather than being related to the Buddhist ruin, I'd say it's due to another matter."

"What matter?" Qin Sang looked up.

True Immortal Yin Quan said, "The Traveling Palace of Huang Longshi has appeared!"

Qin Sang was initially somewhat bewildered. Then he recalled hearing that name once before: Huang Longshi was the most powerful cultivator in the Boundless Sea two generations before the Old Devil of Chaos, undoubtedly a Grand Cultivator whose might shook the Three Realms of the Northern Sea.

Huang Longshi's Traveling Palace appeared, how did I not know? This is far more valuable than the Pure Sea Sect. It's said that Huang Longshi was only one step away from reaching the Soul Transformation stage, and his demise was due to a failed attempt at breaking through. His traveling palace might contain his relics. Whether there are spirit treasures is hard to say. For instance, manuscripts detailing breakthrough experiences. For instance, secret arts assisting in Soul Transformation. Such things would be enough to make Nascent Soul cultivators flock to them.

"It only happened a month ago, and the details are still unclear, but rumors say it was again the Old Devil of Chaos's doing. It's said that several Nascent Soul cultivators from the Profound Heaven Palace and a few devils discovered Huang Longshi's Traveling Palace together, leading to a fierce battle. The Profound Heaven Palace cultivators were tragically slaughtered, including one of their elders."

True Immortal Yin Quan let out a dry chuckle. "I suspect the Profound Heaven Palace discovered Huang Longshi's Traveling Palace, only for the Old Devil of Chaos to seize it."

"That's the Old Devil's style of doing things," Qin Sang nodded subconsciously.

He sighed inwardly, "Is this a case of gaining something but losing something else?" Because he had offended the Old Devil of Chaos at the Pure Sea Sect, he deliberately reduced his outings. If he had received the news in time, he might have had a chance to get involved. Although items like the Spirit Lantern Flower and the Ruyi Treasure Orb were precious, Qin Sang would have preferred to exchange them for secrets related to the Soul Transformation stage. Huang Longshi's Traveling Palace must have already been thoroughly plundered by the Old Devil of Chaos. Qin Sang figured that old devil wouldn't be willing to share anything with him.

Several Nascent Soul cultivators from Profound Heaven Palace were massacred. The Old Devil of Chaos truly acts without scruple, doing whatever he pleases. Qin Sang thought of the ice casket in his Thousand Jun Ring. The Profound Heaven Palace elder personally leading a team wandering the Boundless Sea was very likely searching for the ice casket, accidentally discovering Huang Longshi's Traveling Palace, and unexpectedly meeting a tragic end. "Profound Heaven Palace hasn't given up yet, but the ice casket hasn't shown any anomalies. I wonder if I simply haven't encountered them, or if the Nine Nether Demonic Flames successfully isolated the sensing. Senior Master Feng mentioned using this matter to plot against Bi Fang. I wonder if the news has been released yet?"

True Immortal Yin Quan, unsuspecting, continued, "It's been less than a month since Huang Longshi's Traveling Palace appeared, and the Myriad Devil Convention was announced early. Following your line of thought, perhaps the Old Devil of Chaos and those other old devils truly found something inside, preparing to deal with it at the Myriad Devil Convention, or perhaps they urgently need to collect certain treasures..."

At this point, True Immortal Yin Quan suddenly faltered, his expression changing slightly. They exchanged glances, and the same thought emerged in their minds: "Could it be related to Soul Transformation?"

Qin Sang let out a dry laugh. "Throughout countless years, there have been countless exceptionally talented individuals in the cultivation world. How could the Soul Transformation stage be so easy to break through?" If the Old Devil of Chaos truly broke through to Soul Transformation, Qin Sang would have to consider where to dig a hole and hide. The forces of the Crescent Moon Realm and the Profound Heaven Palace certainly wouldn't want a Soul Transformation stage demonic cultivator to emerge in the Northern Sea.

They chatted for a while longer but couldn't find a clear answer. Qin Sang decided to stay a few more days, waiting to see the list of treasures.

The news spread very quickly. On the third day, True Immortal Yin Quan obtained the list.

"This is only a partial list. Except for the very top items, everything else can be bought at the auction. If you want to know what the true ultimate treasures are, you must attend the final exchange meeting at the Myriad Devil Convention." True Immortal Yin Quan handed the jade slip to Qin Sang as he spoke.

The Myriad Devil Convention lasts for ten days. The climax will only be reached on the last day.

Qin Sang took the list, seeing only densely packed lines of text. He immediately spotted several spiritual items required for the Spirit Ascension Ritual. A quick scan showed that, except for the three most crucial ones, all could be acquired at the auction. It truly was a grand gesture! There were also materials that could enhance the Golden Sinking Sword, but they weren't the best options. To acquire better ones, he would have to wait for the exchange meeting and trade items directly.

Qin Sang shifted his gaze to the very top of the list, about to examine it carefully, when he suddenly glimpsed a line of text: "Seven Master Buddhist Seal," a Buddhist body-cultivation martial art. Beyond that, there was no more detailed description. This "Seven Master Buddhist Seal" would not be auctioned but reserved for the final exchange meeting, indicating its significant value. It must be a Nascent Soul-tier martial art!