Conditions for Empty Attainment

In the second year after Lu Yang entered the Celestial Court, the frenzy stirred up by the Carefree Talisman had yet to subside.

On this day two years ago, the ratio of Carefree Talismans to Heretical Talismans had been 1:5. Yet two years later, the ratio had reached an astonishing 1:482.

Nearly five hundred times!

This exchange rate was enough to drive cultivators who had not bought Carefree Talismans—or who had exited early—mad. It also led more and more people to enter the market.

Then, a piece of news sent the fervor into overdrive once more.

The Sixth Layer of Celestial Court—even the Heretical Path Alliance had been unable to enter it. Yet those exalted figures who could dwell there, the Orthodox Immortal Lords, their clans, and their servants, had entered the market.

Large quantities of Orthodox Talismans entered the market to purchase Carefree Talismans. Recognition from the upper levels made everyone even more certain of the Carefree Talisman's value. They no longer saw it as the talisman of a Heretical Immortal Lord, but as a promising asset comparable to Orthodox Talismans, with even greater room for appreciation.

Naturally, this was Immortal Lord Qing Yang's doing.

To that end, he had contacted no fewer than four Immortal Lords on good terms with him. Together, they bought up Carefree Talismans and hyped public opinion, further inflating the bubble.

500, 600, 700.

The ever-higher exchange rate and ever-higher prices further ignited the cultivators' enthusiasm. Countless people firmly believed that the Carefree Talisman would rise forever.

Of course, there were also clear-headed people.

"The upper levels have intervened. They're preparing to harvest us."

Within the Heretical Path Alliance, Banshan convened another high-level meeting. The seven Heretical True Lords gathered together, voices rising in discussion. "Make preparations. Sell immediately."

"Alliance Lord, are we really