Joining the Grand Convention

The Treasure Gathering Basin Convention commenced with great fanfare, instantly making the Treasure Gathering Basin, the headquarters of the World Commerce Association, the focus of the entire Cultivation World. This year's gathering far surpassed any previous one, with the number of attendees far exceeding the World Commerce Association's expectations; the entire Treasure Gathering Basin was overflowing with people. Ultimately, the reason the heroes of the Cultivation World were so willing to participate in the gathering was likely because they were after the Restriction Breaking Pill.

In such a chaotic environment, things are most likely to go wrong. The World Commerce Association had no choice but to once again dispatch top experts from its branches...

The most awe-inspiring thing was that one after another, Spirit Transformation stage experts, rarely seen in the past, appeared in the Treasure Gathering Basin. Amidst the flowing crowds of the Treasure Gathering Basin, exclamations of surprise frequently arose. At the intersections of the various kingdoms' shops, people would see the flow of people part, and the legendary Spirit Transformation stage lords, surrounded by their respective forces, would settle down in the shops they operated.

"Huo Zongming from the Great Yang Kingdom has arrived!" The crowd surged toward the Great Yang Kingdom's shops...

"Pei Fang, late Spirit Transformation stage cultivator and one of the top ten experts!" The crowd surged towards the street where the Qianxi Kingdom's shops were located...

"Hu Changshou from the Dongzheng Kingdom is here!" The crowd turned again...

One lord after another appeared, greatly intimidating the lower-level cultivators who had come to witness the grand event. They eagerly spread the news, hoping to catch a glimpse of those legendary figures at the top.

"I'm as fat as him... I'm as thin as him... I'm about the same height as him... My nose is the same as his... Oh! We have the same hairstyle..."

The appearance of each master excites many cultivators. They discover that they can find common ground with these legendary masters, even the same thick beard, which makes them incredibly excited.

For those cultivators struggling at the bottom, finding even a tiny bit of similarity between themselves and these legendary masters can undoubtedly amplify their feelings a thousandfold, instantly filling their originally bleak and arduous path of cultivation with light.

On the very first day of the grand event, so many top experts arrived—it was unprecedented! They were tirelessly traveling around, eager to pay homage to the legendary Spirit Transformation stage experts.

"Wen Lanfeng! The second-best martial arts master in the world, Wen Lanfeng, has arrived! Wen Lanfeng has come too!"

The excitement that had been building on the streets suddenly reached its peak, and the crowd surged forward like a raging torrent. A few couldn't resist and soared into the air...

During the Treasure Gathering Basin Convention, no one except the Law Enforcement Guard and Spirit Transformation stage experts is allowed to fly over the Treasure Gathering Basin; otherwise, they will be severely punished! This is an agreement that all the powers of the various nations have agreed to. After all, everyone has business here, and too much chaos would be bad for everyone.

On a rooftop in the street, a late Tribulation Transcendence stage Transcending expert suddenly turned his head to look at the people who had taken flight, waved his hand, and shouted sharply, "Take them down! Kill them without mercy!"

A dozen figures suddenly appeared from all directions, immediately stopping the three in mid-air. The three men's expressions changed drastically; they instantly realized their mistake, understanding that they had acted impulsively and foolishly. One of them immediately pleaded, "I didn't mean to, please give me another..."

"Ah..." Several screams followed. The Law Enforcement Guard guards ignored all explanations and obeyed orders, killing the three men on the spot. Blood splattered into the air, and several severed pieces of flesh crashed into the crowd, instantly cooling down the overheated atmosphere on the street.

Sikong Jue, who was searching along the way, witnessed this scene firsthand. Looking at the people on the rooftop who were ordered to kill without mercy, he nodded slightly, revealing an expression of approval. He had been worried that with so many people and everyone's emotions running high, something might happen. Now, this decisive killing had produced the best possible effect.

What pleased Sikong Jue most was that this person was none other than his third disciple, Mu Lianqiu. Mu Lianqiu was the chief enforcer of this Treasure Gathering Basin Convention, responsible for maintaining order at the event.

Looking at the utterly reverent gazes around him, Wen Lanfeng frowned slightly, surprised that his appearance had caused such a commotion. He didn't enjoy the feeling of being superior like others. With a flash, he vanished without a trace.

"My clothes... my clothes..." A young monk in the crowd was pulling at his gray robe, stammering incoherently.

A fellow disciple standing nearby asked suspiciously, "What's wrong with your clothes?"

"So Senior Wen, you like wearing gray and white robes just like me!" The cultivator exclaimed excitedly, gesturing wildly.

"Tch!" a fellow disciple scoffed. "You think that just because the clothes are the same, the cultivation levels are the same? Idiot!"

The cultivator said very solemnly, "That's not necessarily true. Senior Wen and I have similar tastes, which means we'll have common ground in our understanding of cultivation. In other words, I might one day become a Spirit Transformation stage expert... Hey! Senior brother, where are you going? Wait for me!"

Inside the unused attic on the top floor of Spring Sleep Tower, the furnishings were elegant, with incense smoke curling from a burner on a horizontal table. Yan Yu sat to one side, sipping a small cup of tea, her gaze silently sweeping over the Hundred Charm Demoness standing by the wooden window. She wondered why Niu Youde had asked her to take this person in; was it because he was attracted to her beauty?

Hundred Charm Demoness kept watching the commotion on the street from the wooden window, her heart churning with turmoil. The appearance of one legendary Spirit Transformation stage expert after another was truly astonishing to her...

Yan Yu stood up, walked gently to her side, glanced at the bustling street below, and casually asked, "You said you came to Treasure Gathering Basin to find someone. I wonder who you are looking for? If it's convenient, you might as well tell me. I've been in Treasure Gathering Basin for many years and might have heard of you."

The Hundred Charm Demoness turned around and paused for a moment, then smiled sweetly and said, "The person I'm looking for is named Yue Qianchou."

"Yue Qianchou?" Yan Yu exclaimed in astonishment, "Did I hear that right? You came to the Treasure Gathering Basin to find that murderous butcher, Yue Qianchou?"

Hundred Charm Demoness smiled and nodded, but there was an imperceptible bitterness in her smile. Yan Yu smiled bitterly and said, "Then you've probably come to the wrong place. Right now, there are many Spirit Transformation stage experts gathered here, almost all of whom are people that Yue Qianchou has offended. How could he possibly come to the Treasure Gathering Basin at this time? Wouldn't that be courting death?"

"He should come," Hundred Charm Demoness, looking down at the street. She thought to herself, just based on his status as a disciple of Bi Changchun, the Number One Expert Under Heaven, there was no reason for her to be afraid. However, she seemed to have never heard anyone mention any connection between him and Bi Changchun.

"Are you so sure?" Yan Yu asked, somewhat surprised, then nodded thoughtfully. "Maybe. With Wen Lanfeng backing him up, and with the arrival of the Treasure Gathering Basin, Yue Qianchou might actually come. However, I'm afraid he won't show himself openly. If that happens, how will you find him?"

"I have a way." The Hundred Charm Demoness pulled out an ancient zither and laughed, "Let's sing for money!"

Yan Yu's eyes lit up, and she said, "That's right! I've heard that Yue Qianchou is incredibly talented, and every piece he composes is a masterpiece. It's a pity that I've only ever heard his name but never heard him play it myself. Could it be that you can play and sing Yue Qianchou's pieces?"

"To be honest, Yue Qianchou and I are old acquaintances. He once composed a piece for me, and I doubt there are many others who can play it. If he comes to the Treasure Gathering Basin, I hope he will come looking for the music," Hundred Charm Demoness said with a smile.

"Is He Yue Qianchou an old acquaintance?" Yan Yu muttered, giving the other party a meaningful look, and said with a faint smile, "If I'm not mistaken, you should be from the Huaxia Cultivation World! Otherwise, with your appearance and cultivation level above the Tribulation Transcendence stage, it would be difficult for me not to know about you."

Hundred Charm Demoness smiled without saying a word, and Yan Yu didn't ask any more questions. She just knew what was going on and said with a smile, "If Sister Ye were to sing and sell her body here, I'm afraid the reputation of my Spring Sleep Tower would rise to another level."

Outside the Treasure Gathering Basin, a passage cleared through the swirling clouds—a special passage reserved for lords of various countries and Spirit Transformation stage experts. Six disciples of the World Commerce Association stood guard in the air, acting as guides. Just then, a figure flashed out from the passage. The six disciples bowed in unison; it was none other than Sikong Jue.

Sikong Jue floated silently in the air, gazing into the distance, clearly waiting for someone. The six disciples exchanged bewildered glances, wondering who was coming that required the second-in-command of the World Commerce Association to personally greet them. They noted that he hadn't come out to greet Wen Lanfeng either; could it be Bi Changchun, the Number One Expert Under Heaven?

The six disciples exchanged glances, their hearts pounding. If they could see the elusive Bi Changchun in person, it would be an incredible stroke of luck.

Actually, these six people had misunderstood. If Bi Changchun really came in person, it would be strange if Yin Baikang could sit still on God of Wealth Peak; he would probably have come out to greet him long ago. Moreover, none of the lords who arrived earlier inside would be able to sit still; they would all have to obediently come out to greet him.

A moment later, two black dots appeared in the distance, and in the blink of an eye, a man and a woman hovered in mid-air in front of the special passage. The man stood with his hands clasped to one side. The woman had a graceful figure, her green dress fluttering in the wind, and a green veil hat covering her face, revealing strands of lustrous black hair beneath.

"Greetings, Divine Physician." Sikong Jue bowed and then raised his hand, saying, "My master is waiting for you on the mountain, please!" The man and woman were Lou Yanqing and Xin Lao San.

The six disciples clicked their tongues in amazement; it turned out to be Lou Yanqing, the most beautiful woman in the world. They longed to examine the face behind the green veil, but dared not be impolite.

Just as the woman in the green veil nodded slightly and the group was about to enter the passage, someone called out from afar, "Is that Lou Yanqing up ahead?"

The group paused simultaneously, turning to look. They saw a flying magical Law Artifact rapidly approaching from another direction. Upon its arrival, they saw Nong Zhu smiling broadly at them, with two women standing behind him. Sikong Jue was slightly taken aback, then cupped his hands and said, "So it is Mr. Nongzhu has graced us with his presence."

"You're welcome!" Nong Zhu waved his hand, staring at Lou Yanqing from head to toe, and said, "Tsk tsk! Lou Yanqing, you're quite a rare sight! What brings you here?"

"Nong Zhu, you've arrived." The voice was as light as an orchid in a secluded valley, and as clear as the song of a nightingale. Lou Yanqing's gaze fell on Ziyi from behind the gauze curtain, and she exclaimed softly, "Ziyi has come too."

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