Chapter 1765: West Arrival

Inside the council hall, Luan Xiao'e spoke, "Lower-quality spirit talismans can likely be purchased with spirit jade, but for good ones, bartering will probably be necessary. We have ample spirit jade. Regarding other resources, top-grade spirit pills are the only things we can offer. Exchanging a batch of high-quality spirit talismans for them should not be a problem."

With the Flower Clan's integration, Three Realms Island can now refine a much wider variety of top-grade spirit pills, not just the Spirit Refinement Pills and Body Strengthening Pills.

These undoubtedly serve as strong and appealing bargaining chips.

The purpose of this council meeting was to deliberate on the amount of resources Three Realms Island should allocate for exchanging the Pixie Clan's spirit talismans. This required careful planning, as Three Realms Island, despite its current prosperity, could not afford to spend haphazardly.

Naturally, these were collective assets of Three Realms Island. If any Three Realms cultivators wished to use their private resources for exchanges, their success would depend on their individual luck and means.

The council meeting concluded swiftly, with a resolution reached within an hour. Tang Jun was assigned to oversee the matter, with Luan Xiao'e assisting. They planned to seek a direct audience with a Moonshadow Pixie, hoping to secure discounts for large-volume exchanges.

Lu Ye remained silent, unsure of which Pixie Clan division would arrive. If it were the Eastern division, things would be straightforward; his personal involvement could secure substantial discounts. However, if the Southern or Western divisions came, he would have no such leverage.

His only interactions with those two divisions had been strategic confrontations within the Black Abyss.

The Myriad Manifestations Sea was abuzz. News of Fangcun Mountain's imminent passage spread quickly. As Tang Jun had stated, Three Realms Island wasn't the only entity preparing; all major spirit islands were making arrangements, and even numerous rogue cultivators without their own islands eagerly awaited this grand event.

Great Disc Island, situated near the center of the Myriad Manifestations Sea, was among the rare uninhabited islands familiar to cultivators.

It earned this recognition for being the largest uninhabited island in the entire Myriad Manifestations Sea, significantly larger than even Myriad Manifestations Island.

Typically, cultivators paid little heed to uninhabited islands lacking concentrated stellar energy, and their names remained obscure. However, Great Disc Island's unique characteristics led to its widespread renown.

Given its immense size, several smaller factions had, of course, established their outposts on this uninhabited island.

These factions were minor groups without the resources to claim spirit islands, using the island as a gathering point and generally coexisting peacefully.

Recently, however, these smaller groups on Great Disc Island had been expelled by cultivators from the Myriad Manifestations Star System, who were now constructing basic facilities there.

Initially, the purpose of this activity was unknown, but news quickly spread that Great Disc Island had been chosen as the venue for Fangcun Mountain's Spirit Talisman Convention.

The announcement came as no surprise.

Firstly, the Spirit Talisman Convention was expected to be a grand and bustling event, necessitating a large venue. Consequently, very few spirit islands in the entire Myriad Manifestations Sea were suitable.

While Myriad Manifestations Island met the criteria, the Myriad Manifestations Merchant Guild would certainly be reluctant to incur any business losses during the convention's preparations.

Thus, Great Disc Island remained the sole viable option.

As Fangcun Mountain's arrival necessitated coordination with the local star system, the Myriad Manifestations Star System was, naturally, entrusted with organizing this Spirit Talisman Convention.

In the alchemy room, Shui Yuan and Hua Qianying were relentlessly busy. They needed to quickly refine a batch of top-grade Spirit Refinement Pills for the upcoming Spirit Talisman Convention. Fortunately, with the aid of the Alchemy Gourd, refining spirit pills was not a difficult task.

However, the Three Realms Pill Shop required a constant supply of spirit pills to maintain operations, and thousands of cultivators also needed them for their practice. Therefore, the alchemy room could not afford a single moment of rest.

Wiping sweat from her brow, Shui Yuan glanced over and asked, "What are you still doing here?"

Lu Ye sat cross-legged on the ground, chin resting on his hand, observing them with a distant gaze. Hearing Shui Yuan's words, he refocused. "Just seeing if you need any help."

Shui Yuan looked exasperated. "What help could you possibly be? Just not getting in the way would be enough. Go on, out with you. If you have nothing to do, go check on Hua Ci and wake her up soon; that would certainly ease some of my burden."

Ruthlessly ushered out of the alchemy room by Shui Yuan, Lu Ye aimlessly made his way toward Tang Jun's residence.

Upon seeing him, Old Tang's head ached. He said with a grimace, "Didn't I tell you I'd notify you if there was any news?"

"So, is there any news?" Lu Ye inquired.

Old Tang replied expressionlessly, "I haven't notified you, so what do you think!"

"Your information channel isn't very efficient," Lu Ye remarked with a hint of disdain.

Tang Jun was puzzled. "I don't understand, what difference does it make which division of Fangcun Mountain arrives? East, South, or West, they are all Pixies. As long as we can exchange spirit talismans with them, that's all that truly matters."

There was a difference, a significant one!

If the Eastern division came, he would possess a natural advantage. After all, he was known as the "Begonia Dao Companion," essentially making him half a Pixie. Negotiating with the Eastern division would undoubtedly lead to significant discounts...

However, if the Southern or Western divisions arrived, he would lack this convenience.

Still, Lu Ye found it difficult to explain too much before the outcome was clear.

As they spoke, Old Tang suddenly retrieved a sound-transmitting talisman to check it, then rushed out. "Something's come up, make yourself at home!"

Since becoming Three Realms Island's Elder of Foreign Affairs, Tang Jun had been extremely busy, constantly occupied. One day he was invited to a gathering, the next to listen to music; he was living a truly carefree life.

"Find out which Fangcun Mountain division it is, quickly!" Lu Ye urged.

Until that outcome was clear, he couldn't focus on anything. Recently, he couldn't even settle his mind to contemplate the ancestral legacy within the talent tree.

A small figure suddenly darted out from the side, leaping into his arms and affectionately calling, "Daddy!"

Lu Ye effortlessly scooped up Ya Ya, playfully tweaking her tiny nose. "Where have you been running wild again?"

Ya Ya pouted, "I just woke up!" She then grabbed Lu Ye's clothes, swiftly climbed onto his shoulder, settled there, and pointed her chubby little finger toward the commercial district. "Let's go play!"

"Let's go!" Lu Ye replied, carrying Ya Ya as he glided away.

Ya Ya truly was wonderful — innocent, carefree, only concerned with play, with not a single worry.

However, on another note, Lu Ye's recent inability to focus on other matters ironically gave him more time with Ya Ya, deepening their "father-daughter" bond significantly.

Old Tang, being well-informed, finally gathered the precise news after a few more days.

The arriving Fangcun Mountain was from the Western division!

Upon hearing this news, Lu Ye's mood became complicated—a mix of disappointment and a peculiar sense of relief, an indescribable feeling.

Fangcun Mountain had now entered the Myriad Manifestations Star System and was expected to reach the Myriad Manifestations Sea region in ten days. Consequently, the Spirit Talisman Convention would officially open in ten days.

Countless cultivators awaited with bated breath.

Some even traveled towards Fangcun Mountain's direction, eager to glimpse the legendary mountain. After all, it was rumored to be a supreme treasure of the starry sky, which for unknown reasons had split into the current three divisions: East, South, and West. It was also said that Fangcun Mountain's past upheaval seemed connected to the Blood Clan, a factor that directly led the Pixie Clan to consider the Blood Clan their sworn enemy!

Another ten days flew by. Great Disc Island was teeming with activity, far more lively than Three Realms Island on its opening day. Tens of thousands of cultivators had gathered there.

Despite the crowds, everyone remained gathered outside the island; no one stepped foot on it.

The main participants of the Spirit Talisman Convention had yet to arrive, and there were no Pixies on the island. Thus, there was no reason for cultivators to enter just yet.

Everyone was in a state of anticipation.

A small mountain slowly emerged at the edge of the horizon. At first glance, it appeared to be nothing more than a small floating landmass, a common sight in the starry sky. Even if a cultivator encountered it by chance in space, they would likely never suspect that it was the renowned Fangcun Mountain!

The mountain's advance was not particularly fast, comparable to a late-stage Star Realm cultivator piloting a starship. It drifted into the airspace above the Myriad Manifestations Sea, as if entering an unpopulated realm.

As the void vibrated and ripples emanated, a majestic pressure descended from the heavens.

Suddenly, five figures materialized in the sight of numerous cultivators!

A hush fell over the land!

All eyes fixed on these five figures, filled with reverence.

These five were none other than the five Sun-lit Protectors of the Myriad Manifestations Sea.

They were Yuan Du from One-Yuan Realm, Gu Xi from Heavenly Flame Realm, Mu Qing from Kunyu Realm, Mo Wenli from Illusion God Realm, and Chen Xuanba from High Heaven Continent.

Normally, these five Sun-lit Protectors maintained a low profile; even Moonshadows found it challenging to meet them. For instance, Old Tang had initially attempted to pay respects to Yuan Du and later to Mu Qing, but both attempts had been unsuccessful.

Yet, at this very moment, all five had made a joint appearance.

The Pixie Clan from Fangcun Mountain possessed the stature to warrant such a reception. Furthermore, Fangcun Mountain itself was a supreme treasure of the starry sky; even in its fragmented state, it was still a piece of an ultimate artifact, its full power unknown.

Almost immediately upon the appearance of the five Sun-lit Protectors, the rapidly approaching Fangcun Mountain began to decelerate, soon coming to a complete stop.

Having spent time in the Eastern Fangcun Mountain, Lu Ye knew that the mountain's operation could be manually manipulated, though only for a limited duration, a maximum of one month.

Thus, even if the Pixie Clan managed to halt Fangcun Mountain above the Myriad Manifestations Sea, they would have to depart after at most one month.

Outside Fangcun Mountain, ripples undulated, and several figures gradually emerged.

These figures, in terms of their aura, were no less formidable than the five Sun-lit Protectors of the Myriad Manifestations Sea, clearly indicating they were Sun-lit Pixies.

Around Great Disc Island, countless cultivators watched. Some looked puzzled and asked, "Master, why do the Pixies look no different from us humans? Shouldn't they be tiny?"

The Master explained, "Small and large are relative terms. Do you not consider Fangcun Mountain small? Yet, to the Pixie Clan, it is their entire world, so within it, they are indeed very small. However, once they leave Fangcun Mountain, they possess the ability to maintain the size of a normal human."

The disciple immediately showed a look of understanding.