Chapter 583: The Tremor in the Sanwan Galaxy System

When Meng Chuan’s six Primordial Spirit avatars pursued the raiding forces, it also alarmed the many Tribulation Realm mighty figures in the Three Bay River System.

In the Three Bay River System, on a seemingly ordinary star.

Here was an ancient, dilapidated cave mansion. The ruined mansion had been simply repaired, and many halls were inhabited by cultivators.

"Many Emperors in the Three Bay River System have been killed."

"Of those I know personally, over fifty Emperors have completely perished."

"It's not just Emperors; six Tribulation Realm mighty figures have been utterly slain, and some other Tribulation Realm experts have had their external true bodies destroyed."

On the dilapidated plaza, more than twenty 'Primordial Spirit avatars' of Tribulation Realm mighty figures were discussing the matter. Many of them had sensed the deaths of some Tribulation Realm experts and Emperors through karmic perception.

"According to the information I've received, the culprit is a black-robed, white-haired person," a short, stout old man said in a low voice. "Even my external true body was destroyed."

This stout old man was a third-level Primordial Spirit Tribulation Realm expert, capable of traversing the River of Spacetime with just his Primordial Spirit avatar.

"Who exactly is that black-robed, white-haired person? Why are they so frantically pursuing Tribulation Realm experts within our Three Bay River System?" another Tribulation Realm expert wondered.

"Those they've killed are all members of raiding forces," a white-haired, white-browed elder said with a faint smile. "None of the other Tribulation Realm experts who cultivate peacefully have been pursued."

"They're targeting raiding forces now, but they might come for you in the future," another grey-robed masked figure scoffed.

"Everyone,"

The bald woman in white said, "We formed the 'Peaceful Star Alliance' for trade and information exchange, so there's no need to argue. Let's discuss this black-robed, white-haired senior. This senior has been wildly pursuing raiding forces in our Three Bay River System, even completely eradicating many Emperor-level raiding powers. Does anyone know the identity of this black-robed, white-haired senior?"

Although the Three Bay River System had no Eternal Tower branch and no public, secure trading places,

'trade' and 'communication' were essential for cultivators, as mutual exchange was crucial.

This led to the formation of some hidden alliances for trade.

For example, the 'Peaceful Star Alliance' included about 30% of the Tribulation Realm experts in the Three Bay River System, totaling twenty-eight mighty figures. Each dispatched a 'Primordial Spirit avatar' to this barren star, where their avatars remained long-term, allowing for constant communication.

Centered around these twenty-eight Tribulation Realm experts, they could influence many Emperors and Venerables.

While less efficient and fair than public trading hubs, the vast number of Venerables in the Three Bay River System, unable to travel to other river systems themselves, were still willing to trade within these clandestine organizations.

The Peaceful Star Alliance and over ten other organizations existed solely for trade.

Many Tribulation Realm experts were members of several organizations simultaneously.

Trade throughout the 'Three Bay River System' was, naturally, heavily exploited by the Tribulation Realm experts, as the entire trading network was under their control.

"I just asked the Palace Lord," a figure like a small mountain suddenly said in a deep voice. "The Palace Lord said that the black-robed, white-haired person is named 'City Lord Dongning,' a fifth-level Tribulation Realm mighty figure and a member of the Eternal Tower, residing on Qianshan Star. This widespread assault on raiding forces is likely intended to establish an 'Eternal Tower branch' in the Three Bay River System."

"City Lord Dongning?"

"A fifth-level Tribulation Realm mighty figure?"

"Establishing an Eternal Tower branch?"

The surroundings immediately filled with shock.

For these Tribulation Realm experts, they did not wish for a public, secure trading place to be established in the Three Bay River System.

If there were such a place, how could they exploit trade?

For themselves, they could already travel to Eternal Tower branches in other river systems to trade, so establishing an Eternal Tower branch in the Three Bay River System offered them little benefit and many disadvantages.

"From now on, we won't be able to take advantage," the white-haired, white-browed elder shook his head. "With a fifth-level Tribulation Realm mighty figure stepping forward, and a public, secure trading place guaranteed by the Eternal Tower's reputation, those Emperors and Venerables will no longer seek us out."

While Venerables were weaker, they were the most numerous, spread throughout the river system, exploring ruins and occasionally discovering precious treasures.

These Tribulation Realm experts, controlling the 'trading network,' had indeed gained significant benefits over the years.

"Perhaps City Lord Dongning simply dislikes raiding forces, which is why he acted, not necessarily to establish an Eternal Tower branch, right? Who would be willing to go to Qianshan Star and ascertain City Lord Dongning's intentions?"

"Given City Lord Dongning's temperament, approaching him would likely result in us being instantly slapped to death."

The moods of these Tribulation Realm experts were complex.

Among them, only one had reached the fourth level of the Tribulation Realm; the others were much weaker, so controlling the benefits of the trading network was quite important to them.

"What did the Palace Lord say?" the bald woman in white asked. "City Lord Dongning wants to establish an Eternal Tower branch, and the Palace Lord won't intervene?"

The other Tribulation Realm experts also looked over.

Palace Lord Xueyu was previously the strongest expert in the Three Bay River System, the sole fifth-level Tribulation Realm expert, whom the other Tribulation Realm experts usually avoided provoking.

Now, however, they hoped Palace Lord Xueyu would step forward!

The mountain-like figure shook his head slightly: "The Palace Lord said he would not interfere with City Lord Dongning's affairs in the Three Bay River System."

"Won't interfere?"

"So many Tribulation Realm experts pursued, six completely dead, and numerous Emperors killed, and he won't interfere?"

"Palace Lord Xueyu, isn't he contending for control of the Three Bay River System?"

These Tribulation Realm experts were all astonished.

Could Palace Lord Xueyu's temperament really tolerate this City Lord Dongning?

"Don't rush, everyone," the bald woman in white said softly. "If City Lord Dongning truly intends to establish an Eternal Tower branch, he will need to clear out the raiding forces in this river system. And in our Three Bay River System... the strongest raiding force is Serpent Demon Star. I haven't sensed any losses from Serpent Demon Star."

"Serpent Demon Star."

The surroundings quieted.

In the past, the Three Bay River System's strongest forces were divided into two factions.

One side was Palace Lord Xueyu! The sole fifth-level Tribulation Realm expert, with a transcendent status.

The other side was Serpent Demon Star, a ferocious overlord that raided the entire river system, with an extremely powerful background.

"Serpent Demon Star has a significant background; City Lord Dongning might not dare to act directly against them."

"It's highly likely he'll negotiate, compelling Serpent Demon Star's clan to migrate out of the Three Bay River System."

"Facing a fifth-level Tribulation Realm mighty figure, Serpent Demon Star should show respect."

This group of Tribulation Realm experts discussed for a long time before finally dispersing.

Whether an 'Eternal Tower branch' would be established in the Three Bay River System, they could only observe, daring not to interfere.

The Peaceful Star Alliance, North Wind Pavilion, Hundred Swords Tower... one by one, the hidden organizations in the Three Bay River System discovered the deaths of large numbers of Emperors and the destruction of many Tribulation Realm avatars, and were urgently discussing the matter.

In fact, even before Meng Chuan made his move, several fourth-level Tribulation Realm experts knew that a fifth-level Tribulation Realm expert named City Lord Dongning had appeared in the Three Bay River System. However, these hidden organizations existed for trade, and the more valuable the information, the higher the price it commanded, so they naturally wouldn't spread it carelessly. Moreover, unless they had exceptionally close relationships, why would Tribulation Realm experts care about the lives of other cultivators?

Of course, some of the raiding forces pursued by Meng Chuan this time were aware of 'City Lord Dongning.' Some Tribulation Realm experts fled to other river systems, but Meng Chuan still pursued them.

Some Emperors also fled back to their home worlds. If Meng Chuan hadn't personally seen them or grasped their aura, merely knowing a list would result in too weak a karmic connection, making it impossible for Meng Chuan to kill Emperors hiding within their home worlds.

At the peak of the snowy mountains, Xueyu Palace.

"The Three Bay River System is in chaos now," Palace Lord Xueyu said, standing outside the palace gate, gazing into the endless void. Through karmic perception, he knew that six Tribulation Realm experts had completely perished, and many more had lost a true body.

"Killing so quickly, Meng Chuan must have dispatched multiple Primordial Spirit avatars to act simultaneously."

Palace Lord Xueyu made a deduction: "Now, only Serpent Demon Star remains."

"During negotiations, Serpent Demon Star should give Meng Chuan face." Palace Lord Xueyu was very clear about the strength of both sides.

Serpent Demon Star had a very powerful background, but Meng Chuan was also extremely strong!

The common information obtained from the outside was the most concise: City Lord Dongning, fifth-level Tribulation Realm strength, residing on Qianshan Star.

However, more crucial intelligence, such as 'cultivating both physical body and Primordial Spirit to the fifth-level Tribulation Realm,' or 'mastering two fifth-level Tribulation Realm rules,' and 'being a member of the Cang Alliance,' could not be obtained without paying a significant price.

On Qianshan Star, the missions of all six Primordial Spirit avatars were completed, and they all returned.

Meng Chuan's true body was in a tall building, looking at the continuous mountains, contemplating the task of clearing out the raiding forces.

"The Eternal Tower provided me with a list of eighteen raiding forces; the other seventeen have all been dealt with," Meng Chuan frowned slightly. "Only 'Serpent Demon Star,' ranked first, remains."

"My true body will have to step forward now."

Meng Chuan clearly understood that the other party was difficult to deal with. The biggest reason Palace Lord Xueyu hadn't controlled the Three Bay River System before was Serpent Demon Star.