One Hundred Million

One hundred million merit points, I doubt even the Heavenly Dao would dare call that a small amount.

East King Duke and Ran Deng looked at Kunpeng in astonishment. He had a look of understanding on his face and shook his head with a sigh.

"A master like Great Master is a true negotiator, always driving up the price when buying."

Kunpeng was already accustomed to Great Master's habit of buying cheap items at high prices.

He always felt that Great Master seemed to have a vendetta against merit points, and wouldn't be happy unless he spent them all.

While everyone was shocked, Lu Changqing casually summoned two hundred million merit points in golden clouds and said magnanimously:

"In my opinion, this Primordial Violet Qi is worth at least two hundred million merit points!"

The appearance of two hundred million merit points in golden clouds illuminated the universe with their brilliant golden light, like countless suns shining together, making it almost impossible for the great cultivators present to look directly at them.

Yet, even with the dazzling golden light, it couldn't conceal everyone's desire for merit points.

All eyes were fixed on those two hundred million merit points—they had never seen such a massive amount in their lives.

Perhaps even if the Six Saints gathered, they couldn't amass such a sum?

Hong Yun was instantly shaken to his core upon seeing the two hundred million merit points.

The amount was simply beyond imagination, making it impossible for him to refuse.

He immediately took out the Primordial Violet Qi, along with many treasures he had collected, including the supreme-grade innate spiritual treasure, the Nine-Nine Soul Scattering Gourd, and offered them all:

"Fellow Daoist Changqing is so generous! Consider these extra treasures a gift!"

As he spoke, Hong Yun busily stuffed the merit points in golden clouds into his storage.

Lu Changqing accepted the Primordial Violet Qi but declined the other treasures, saying with a hearty laugh:

"I don't like to take advantage of others. These treasures will be converted to merit points for you at market price."

Hong Yun, Zhen Yuanzi, and Ming He listened, dumbfounded.

Did this fellow Daoist's understanding of taking advantage of others go astray?

He spent two hundred million merit points to buy the Primordial Violet Qi and still felt he had taken advantage?

Such a mindset, how could ordinary beings comprehend it?

Lu Changqing ignored everyone's astonishment and only asked Kunpeng, who had followed him for a long time and had developed some resistance to merit points, to appraise the value of the treasures.

Soon, Kunpeng reported:

"Great Master, the total is worth ten million merit points."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Changqing casually produced another ten million merit points in golden clouds and handed them to Hong Yun.

Such a lavish act left Hong Yun and the other two completely stunned.

Could such a massive amount of merit points truly come from a being in the Primordial world? Had they saved the entire Primordial world to accumulate such astonishing merit?

Hong Yun dazedly accepted the merit points. Ming He and Zhen Yuanzi also quickly regained their senses and hurriedly took out the items they had prepared for exchange, vying to trade with Lu Changqing for merit points.

However, the amounts they exchanged were far less than what Hong Yun received for selling the Primordial Violet Qi.

Although Zhen Yuanzi had many treasures, few were supreme-grade, and in the end, he only exchanged for ten million merit points.

Even so, he was overjoyed.

Ming He also bled his savings this time, taking out more than half of his fortune and exchanging for thirty-five million merit points in one go.

Facing these immense merit points, he trembled with excitement, constantly pinching himself, afraid he was dreaming.

The three of them collected their merit points and left Wuji Heaven as if in a dream.

Such a great opportunity was beyond even their wildest fantasies.

East King Duke and Ran Deng, who had been observing for a long time, finally understood the true meaning of Kunpeng's words about Heavenly Dao's favor—a being who could possess such immeasurable merit points, who else could they be but someone favored by the Heavenly Dao?

It's just that this favored one of the Heavenly Dao seemed to be excessively extravagant.

Within the Demon Clan Heavenly Court, Di Jun immediately went into seclusion to refine the five million eight hundred thousand merit points he had brought back, seeking a breakthrough, which sparked heated discussions throughout the demon clan.

"I heard the Demon Emperor went to Wuji Heaven and exchanged for a massive amount of merit points!"

"What is Lu Changqing's background? He's actually willing to exchange merit points for spiritual treasures? It's truly unbelievable!"

"We don't know the details, but many rumors say he is someone favored by the Heavenly Dao."

Not only the demon clan, but the Heavenly Origin Sect was also abuzz with discussions.

Since Primordial Heavenly Venerate had opened up the Great Thousand World and gone into seclusion, and Deputy Sect Leader Ran Deng had gone to Wuji Heaven to serve as the guard commander, the Twelve Golden Immortals were hotly discussing Wuji Heaven and merit points.

"I heard that Deputy Sect Leader Ran Deng is serving as the guard commander in Wuji Heaven and can receive a million merit points every thousand years!"

"A million merit points? What kind of audacity is this? What is Lu Changqing's status to be able to pay such a reward?"

"Unknown, but rumors say Lu Changqing seems to be someone favored by the Heavenly Dao, possessing immeasurable merit points!"

As the rumors about Lu Changqing spread further throughout the Primordial world, the news of Hong Yun selling the Primordial Violet Qi for two hundred million merit points also quickly spread, shaking the entire Primordial world.

Countless great cultivators who had been observing were all shocked by this news.

"Two hundred million merit points! Such an amount, truly from a being in the Primordial world? To be able to casually produce two hundred million merit points, this isn't Heavenly Dao's favor? It's clearly the Great Dao's blessing!"

While the beings of the Great Desolation were still stunned by Lu Changqing's immense wealth, Lu Changqing was meticulously calculating the treasures and merits he had exchanged in Wuji Heaven.

After Kunpeng, East King Duke, and Ran Deng compiled the statistics, a detailed list of treasures was presented on a jade slip.

Looking at the astonishing numbers recorded on it, the hands of the three Great Desolation powerhouses trembled involuntarily.

"Reporting to Great Master, the inventory is complete!" Kunpeng reported to Lu Changqing, his voice trembling, accompanied by East King Duke and Ran Deng.

Lu Changqing, who was tasting a Ginseng Fruit, saw this and cursed them playfully for being spineless before ordering, "Explain in detail."

"As you command!" Kunpeng responded respectfully and began to report one by one: "This time, a total of three top-grade innate spiritual treasures were exchanged..."

These three supreme treasures were the Mysterious Origin Water Control Banner presented by Ming He, the Primordial Violet Gold Hairpin presented by Houtu, and the Nine-Nine Soul Scattering Gourd presented by Hong Yun.

Upon hearing these names, Ran Deng and East King Duke couldn't help but hold their breath.

Lu Changqing took the three treasures and examined them carefully.

The Primordial Violet Gold Hairpin was sharp and seemed capable of piercing heaven and earth; the Mysterious Origin Water Control Banner had flowing Dao patterns and unparalleled defense; the Nine-Nine Soul Scattering Gourd exuded a chilling killing intent, specializing in attacking the Primordial Spirit.

Looking at these treasures, Lu Changqing nodded in satisfaction, signaling Kunpeng to continue.

"In addition, there are five top-grade innate spiritual treasures, seven mid-grade ones, and forty-nine low-grade ones; three thousand eight hundred and fifty post-celestial supreme treasures, and eighteen thousand nine hundred and sixty-eight post-celestial spiritual treasures," Kunpeng's voice trembled even more. "A total of one hundred and five thousand seven hundred and thirty-six heavenly materials and earthly treasures, including... six drops of Three Lights Divine Water."

Upon hearing the words "Three Lights Divine Water," everyone present showed a look of longing.

This was a supreme treasure of the Great Desolation capable of reviving the dead!

"They are all rewarded to you," Lu Changqing said casually. Seeing their astonished expressions, he added, "I have the protection of the Heavenly Dao, what use do I have for such healing items?"

The three gratefully accepted this generous gift, their admiration for Lu Changqing deepening.

"There is also one top-grade innate spiritual root - the Yellow Middle Plum," Kunpeng continued, his voice becoming excited again.

This spiritual root bore nine spiritual fruits containing the laws of the Great Dao, making it extremely precious.

Finally, the list also recorded dozens of mid and low-grade innate spiritual roots, over twenty thousand post-celestial spiritual roots, over seventy thousand spiritual powers, and the most precious of all, a wisp of Primordial Violet Qi.

By the time the entire list was read, Kunpeng was dry-mouthed and mentally exhausted.

The treasures listed were almost half of the rare treasures in the Great Desolation.

This notoriously poor individual had truly opened their eyes today.

Who would have thought they could witness so many supreme treasures of the Great Desolation at once?

After listening to Kunpeng's report, Lu Changqing sank his divine sense into the system to check the bill, and the result greatly surprised him.

"Strange, why did it only cost less than twenty billion merits? Are thirty percent of the Great Desolation's treasures worth so little?"

Looking at the total merit that had barely decreased, Lu Changqing felt quite depressed.

Although twenty billion was not a small sum, it was insignificant compared to the total of hundreds of trillions.

At this rate, when would he ever finish spending it?

Hearing this complaint, Kunpeng, East King Duke, and Ran Deng were stunned.

"Twenty... twenty billion is still too little? Is that even human speech?"

They had guessed that this purchase would be expensive, but they never expected it to be twenty billion merits.

This was merit! They doubted the Heavenly Dao's reserves had that much.

"Great Master, could you really be the Heavenly Dao's son?" Ran Deng asked tremblingly.

East King Duke also looked at Kunpeng, "Even if he is the Son of the Heavenly Dao, he shouldn't be so extravagant, right?"

Kunpeng was also dazed by the number.

Twenty billion merits was enough to make an ant become a Saint.

He swallowed and said, "If Great Master isn't the Son of the Heavenly Dao, then who could he be? Could he be the Heavenly Dao's father?"

Ran Deng and East King Duke found this reasonable.

No matter how powerful, he couldn't possibly be the father of the Heavenly Dao, right?

Little did they know, if the Heavenly Dao could manifest, it would gladly acknowledge him as a father, or even an ancestor.

After all, those hundreds of trillions of merits made even the Heavenly Dao envious.

Lu Changqing ignored their thoughts and, after complaining, looked at the mountains of treasures stretching for miles in Wuji Heaven.

The first was a thousand-zhang-tall mountain of magical treasures, enough for Kunpeng and the others to refine for a long time.

The second, an eight-hundred-zhang-tall mountain of meritorious magical treasures, was slightly shorter.

The nearby mountains of spiritual roots and heavenly materials and earthly treasures were even shorter.

The last pile of spiritual power jade slips was only a few dozen feet high.

These mountains of treasures were particularly striking in Wuji Heaven, a magnificent sight from afar.

Looking at these gains, Lu Changqing showed a look of satisfaction.

Although not much merit was spent, the treasures were indeed abundant.

He dared say that even a Saint's treasury might not compare to his own.

At most, some Saints' magical treasures were of higher quality.

However, Lu Changqing didn't care much for magical treasures.

No matter how good a magical treasure was, it couldn't compare to a Great Dao Saint.

As long as his merit wasn't depleted, he couldn't achieve the Dao.

Ultimately, he still had to continue squandering his wealth!

Thinking of this, Lu Changqing couldn't help but sigh, I've been trying so hard to be extravagant, why hasn't my merit decreased at all?

He grabbed a Innate Spiritual Fruit and took a big bite.

Hearing this, the three people refining the magical treasures trembled all over.

They spent twenty billion and still felt their merit hadn't decreased? How much wealth did one need to dare say such a thing? Could it be that their merit was truly immeasurable?

With this thought, the three of them sped up their refining process.

If they were quick, perhaps the Great Master would be pleased and bestow some merit.

Lu Changqing was unaware of their thoughts.

Even if he knew, he wouldn't bestow any merit.

Merit wasn't something he could give away as he pleased.

Everything was strictly controlled by the system.

Just as Lu Changqing was grumbling about the beings of the Great Desolation being too poor while gnawing on a spiritual fruit, He suddenly felt a movement in his heart.

He quickly threw down the half-eaten Ginseng Fruit and said in a low voice:

"So soon? This is earlier than expected!"

After speaking, he glanced at the three people engrossed in researching the merit-based magical treasures and commanded:

"Protect this Venerable **!"

He then sat cross-legged, circulated the Primordial Creation Art, invoked the resonance of the Great Dao, and began a cycle through the heavens.

The three thousand Dao seeds evolved and deduced accordingly.

A muffled thunderous roar immediately sounded within his body.

In an instant, three thousand laws intertwined and ascended, endless Dao patterns coiled around his body, and golden lotuses of law bloomed layer by layer, unendingly.

Brilliant golden light illuminated all realms, the River of Time quietly appeared, and countless true meanings of the Great Dao floated with the waves.

Following this, the River of Space-Time also emerged, with billions of stars shining, mirroring the myriad acupoints within his Purple Mansion.

The three thousand Great Dao laws circled endlessly, their aura sweeping across Wuji Heaven, startling Ran Deng, East King Duke, and Kunpeng, causing their expressions to change drastically.

"What kind of ** is the Great Master cultivating? Just breaking through to Quasi-Saint can summon three thousand laws to follow him?"

These three were all innate deities from the early days of the Great Desolation, their cultivation already reaching the late Quasi-Saint stage or above, and they were knowledgeable.

But even so, they couldn't comprehend the profound mysteries of the three thousand laws, let alone have laws circle around them—this was a divine ability only Saints possessed.

"It seems the Great Master's ** is even more profound than what the Dao Ancestor passed down!"

Ran Deng couldn't help but sigh.

The most powerful path in the Great Desolation, the Path of Severing Three Corpses, was passed down by the Dao Ancestor Hongjun and was the pinnacle pursued by countless cultivators.

But the beings of the Great Desolation did not know that this method had a major flaw: apart from Hongjun, no one could achieve Hunyuan Great Luo by severing and then reuniting the three corpses.

The next best was the Nine Revolutions Profound Art created by the Six Saints of the Great Desolation, which could cultivate to Quasi-Saint and was the top ** circulated after Hongjun merged with the Dao.

And in the eyes of Kunpeng and others who cultivated the Path of Severing Three Corpses, Lu Changqing's cultivation method was of a higher level, even faintly showing the possibility of directly reaching Hunyuan Great Luo!

Just as everyone was shocked by the profound mystery of Lu Changqing's **, he had already completed his breakthrough.

The moment he opened his eyes, it was as if stars were extinguished and all beings were reincarnated. Wherever his gaze fell, the void shattered, unfathomable.

With every gesture, three thousand laws circled him, and the aura of the Great Dao shook the universe.

Boom--

A majestic power surged out, instantly crushing hundreds of millions of miles of mountains and rivers in Wuji Heaven.

Although he had just entered the Quasi-Saint realm, his aura could already suppress the three great powers Ran Deng, East King Duke, and Kunpeng, causing their hearts to tremble.

"Hoo-- I didn't expect the breakthrough to be so easy."

Feeling the surging magic power within him, Lu Changqing let out a light breath.

He didn't care about the Quasi-Saint realm.

After all, as long as he spent all his merit, he could directly prove the Great Dao Saint.