Chapter 577: Sweeping the Sanwan Star System

A hazy light descended from above, enveloping the Junior Eternal Token in Meng Chuan's hand. Deep within the light, an eye appeared. This eye's imposing aura was considerably weaker than the 'Eye of Eternity' and completely devoid of emotion.

Meng Chuan knew clearly that this eye was the artifact spirit of this Eternal Tower's river domain headquarters. It upheld absolute fairness and also prevented internal members from enriching themselves.

"Junior Eternal Token," a voice echoed in the hall. "You may purchase 'Void Atlas, Volume Three.' Please wait a few moments."

Meng Chuan stood there, waiting.

The matter of using the Junior Eternal Token could not be revealed to Tagu or Chijuxin.

Betraying friends for treasures is common, and breaking promises to incur significant karma frequently occurs in the outer realms.

Not everyone fears karma! Many Tribulation Realm mighty figures find it difficult to advance further in their cultivation, with no hope for improvement. What if they incur significant karma? If they obtain treasures, they can still enhance their combat power through them and gain various other benefits, such as extended lifespans.

The outer realms are brutal.

To grow stronger, Tribulation Realm mighty figures frequently engage in fierce battles and plunder. A Six-Tribulation Realm mighty figure accumulates treasures very slowly through methods like treasure hunting. However, if they engage in widespread plunder, killing ten or twenty Five-Tribulation Realm outer realm true bodies, the stolen treasures alone would typically exceed one hundred thousand units of value! Nothing is faster than plundering.

Therefore, weaker Tribulation Realm mighty figures are willing to follow stronger ones, seeking protection.

As for Five-Tribulation Realm and other powerful figures, they also band together, forming various factions! For instance, Meng Chuan joining the Eternal Tower meant he gained powerful backing.

Even so, plunder frequently occurs in the outer realms.

A single Junior Eternal Token is enough to tempt a Six-Tribulation Realm mighty figure! Five-Tribulation Realm figures would go mad for it! If the benefits are significant enough, betraying the Eternal Tower is also an option.

The best way is to conceal the information: exchange the Junior Eternal Token for treasures solely through the artifact spirit, as the artifact spirit will not harbor greedy thoughts and is absolutely fair.

"Hmm?"

Meng Chuan looked up, and a thick black book materialized in the air above him. Such treasures are typically stored at the Eternal Tower's headquarters in the River of Spacetime and had just been teleported here.

The black book was about half a person's height and over a foot thick, emitting a faint black mist, within which spatial distortions could be seen.

Meng Chuan reached out and took it. The book's cover was completely black. Upon opening the first page, golden characters appeared on the black pages. As Meng Chuan read, individual characters flew out and entered his eyes. He continued turning the pages, all two hundred and nine of them, as text and illustrations continuously flew off. After Meng Chuan finished the last page, the final golden characters also entered his eyes.

Once all the golden characters and illustrations disappeared, the black book silently turned into dust and vanished.

Meng Chuan sat down cross-legged.

With the entire content of 'Void Atlas, Volume Three' in his mind, he meticulously read and contemplated every sentence. In all his years of cultivation, he had never realized that a single sentence could contain so much profound meaning.

A single sentence...

Could spark countless derivative thoughts.

Every sentence required careful deliberation, constant reflection, and continuous deduction.

What profound wisdom!

The creator of the 'Void Atlas' analyzed 'space' from various angles, and the concepts contained within naturally extended to various other rules, such as lightning, earth, wind, and fire. Of course, the core remained the discourse on 'space.'

This was not a cultivation art, nor did it contain any specific techniques.

It was purely a compendium describing the void, primarily text-based with some illustrations.

Meng Chuan spent over three hours cultivating and pondering just the first eight sentences of the first page, feeling as if these eight sentences had illuminated vast areas of his previously dark and fumbling cultivation path.

"Boom."

Amidst the many insights surfacing in Meng Chuan's mind, his 'Cloud Mist Dragon Snake Movement Technique' suddenly underwent a transformation.

Meng Chuan had long since perfected his 'Cloud Mist Dragon Snake Movement Technique' to the Earthly Realm, achieving power comparable to a Three-Tribulation Realm figure. He had cultivated it for a long time since, accumulating knowledge in many areas, but had never been able to break through to the Four-Tribulation Realm.

Now, his accumulated knowledge was stimulated, leading to a breakthrough and elevating him to a higher level.

"Oh?"

Meng Chuan opened his eyes and observed the void.

Previously, the mysterious void was filled with countless fluctuations. Now, he found patterns within these myriad fluctuations, naturally categorizing them, and everything gained a new order.

After grasping some of these rules, his efficiency in controlling the surrounding void significantly improved, extending his reach and increasing its power. 'Void Atlas, Volume Three' primarily focused on the 'domain' aspect, and Meng Chuan could clearly feel the current increase in the power of his void domain.

"As expected of the number one ultimate art of the void lineage in the entire River of Spacetime," Meng Chuan exclaimed with immense excitement. "Every sentence is brimming with endless wisdom. Just by pondering the first eight sentences of the first page, my Cloud Mist Dragon Snake Movement Technique broke through."

Of course, this was also related to his extensive prior accumulation.

"And this is just my initial comprehension."

"These eight sentences alone are enough for me to repeatedly ponder and extend my understanding in various directions," Meng Chuan mused inwardly.

A single sentence contained many universal great daos.

It could provide guidance in numerous aspects.

"I'll return to the Three Bay River System and slowly continue my comprehension there." Meng Chuan stood up and opened the hall door.

"Brother Dongning has been in there for so long, I wonder what he's doing," Chijuxin said, sipping wine. Beside him, Tagu leisurely munched on snacks, drank wine, and chatted, saying, "No rush. Dongning just joined the Eternal Tower, after all. He must be awestruck by the Eternal Tower's treasury, and probably busy acquiring some necessary treasures first."

Chijuxin nodded, "The Eternal Tower's treasury truly encompasses everything."

As it conducted business with all cultivators, the Eternal Tower naturally possessed countless treasures.

"Whoosh."

A path materialized in the void ahead, and Meng Chuan walked forth on it.

"Finished?" Tagu's eyes lit up as he rose with a smile, and Chijuxin also stood up.

"My apologies for making you two wait so long," Meng Chuan said apologetically.

Gazing at the white-haired man before them, even someone as proud as Chijuxin was quite courteous. He had seen Meng Chuan's self-introduction for joining the Eternal Tower and knew that this 'Dongning' was a Five-Tribulation Realm cultivator who practiced both body and soul, and had mastered at least two Five-Tribulation Realm rules. Such strength was considered extremely formidable among Five-Tribulation Realm figures. Chijuxin wasn't even confident he could defeat him, so he was naturally more willing to befriend him. He said, "The first time one views the Eternal Tower's treasury, it always takes a bit more time. I was also awestruck back then."

"Indeed, it's very tempting, but also very expensive," Meng Chuan chuckled.

Even at first glance, there were many things that captivated him.

However, compared to the 'Void Atlas,' very few items truly interested him. Most were valued in myriad units, and he couldn't afford them with the treasures he carried.

"Haha, the better the treasure, the more expensive it is. Brother Dongning, what are your plans next?" Tagu asked with a laugh, "I'm planning to leave the Goddess River Domain and head to the Talisman Beauty River Domain. Would Brother Dongning like to come along?"

"No,"

Meng Chuan shook his head. "I'm returning to the Three Bay River System. My next step is to establish an Eternal Tower branch there."

"An Eternal Tower branch?" Tagu and Chijuxin exchanged glances.

"The cultivators of the Three Bay River System will probably be very grateful to you, Brother Dongning," Chijuxin remarked with emotion.

"Indeed, weaker cultivators all wish for a safe place to trade," Tagu said. "And weaker cultivators might never even be able to leave their own river system in their lifetime. Having an 'Eternal Tower' branch within their river system would be a great opportunity for them."

"However, establishing an Eternal Tower branch isn't that easy," Chijuxin reminded him. "Brother Dongning, before you establish it, you'll need to clear out all the major plundering forces in the entire Three Bay River System to ensure it becomes part of the Eternal Tower's sphere of influence."

Tagu added, "Plundering treasures is too easy, so many river systems have powerful figures hiding and indulging in plunder. If there are several large plundering forces, the Eternal Tower branch won't be able to conduct business properly."

Meng Chuan nodded slightly.

Factions like the Black Demon Hall were purely born for plunder and are considered top-tier forces in the River of Spacetime.

Other top-tier forces, such as the Shadow Land and Ancestral Shaman World, though not founded solely for plunder, do not prohibit their members from engaging in it.

As for weaker Tribulation Realm figures, even more of them are fond of plundering.

"If you merely wished to cultivate in seclusion in the Three Bay River System, that would be fine. But to establish an Eternal Tower branch in the Three Bay River System, you must clear out the entire river system," Tagu stated. "You need to make your reputation known to those powerful figures who enjoy plundering, so they wouldn't dare to cause trouble."

"Brother Dongning," Chijuxin said, "If you truly intend to establish an Eternal Tower branch, you must first submit an application. The Eternal Tower's river domain headquarters will meticulously investigate the Three Bay River System, identify all major plundering forces, and provide you with a list. You must clear them out, and only after they are eliminated will the Eternal Tower send a branch to be stationed where you desire."

"Then I will clear out the Three Bay River System," Meng Chuan nodded, confident in his ability to do so.