Elder Mu
Because of the verbal altercation, both Prince Tianhao and the disciples of the Danxin Sect were extremely displeased. However, no matter how unhappy they were, they couldn't possibly make a move at the trade fair; everything had to wait until after the fair. They could only swallow their anger and enter the trade fair venue first.
The trade fair at the Tiannan Peak Summit has always been a grand affair, which is actually the reason why so many seasoned veterans are drawn to it. Compared to watching the younger generation fight, the trade fair is clearly more valuable to them, as they might just find the Divine Treasure they desire.
The organizers of the Tiannan Peak Summit Trade Fair only charge an admission fee and do not deduct any transaction fees. This makes even the wealthiest veterans willing to bring out their most precious treasures for trade.
Yi Yun arrived at this immortal pavilion, which was itself a magical cave dwelling with its own spacious interior.
At the very center of this trade fair was not the platform used for auctions, but a large round table with a diameter of twenty or thirty meters, around which were twelve seats of honor.
Because the table was so large, the seats of honor were arranged very sparsely.
At this moment, Prince Yi and Master Su walked to the seat of honor. Given their status, no one objected to them sitting in the seat of honor.
Behind Prince Yi were several important figures from the Tiannan Great World and the surrounding world, some of whom were seated in the honored seats.
"That's the Grand Preceptor of the Lightning Divine Kingdom!"
Upon seeing a white-haired man appear, someone in the crowd gasped.
The white-haired man looked very young, around thirty years old. He had a calm gaze and a small lightning bolt mark between his eyebrows. This was not a tattoo, but rather a mark formed by the special cultivation method of the Lightning Divine Kingdom when the method was mastered. It looked like a lightning bolt.
The Grand Preceptor of the Lightning Divine Kingdom, whose status was no less than that of Prince Yi, naturally sat in the seat of honor.
However, the Lightning Divine Kingdom and the Cloud-Leaving Empire were originally competing forces, so Prince Yi only exchanged a few polite words and then ignored him.
Gradually, more important figures ascended to the seats of honor, and the twelve seats of honor were already more than half full.
Around the seat of honor, there were nearly a hundred seats of a lower rank, all in the first row. Although Yi Yun and his group came from Jinghai, they were a first-rate force in Jinghai, so they took seats in the first row. Even Princess Hongyi and Prince Tianhao were seated in this row.
As luck would have it, Yi Yun chose a spot only a dozen meters away from Prince Tianhao.
Prince Tianhao looked at Yi Yun with a cold smile. He had naturally overheard the Danxin Sect disciples' conversation about targeting Yi Yun. Once this trade fair ended, Yi Yun would suffer.
He was delighted to see this outcome. He didn't even have to lift a finger to see Yi Yun suffer terribly. Of course, if Yi Yun wasn't miserable enough, he wouldn't mind adding fuel to the fire. As Imperial Prince of the Cloud-Leaving Empire the Tiannan Great World, Tian Hao didn't believe he couldn't handle Yi Yun.
Gradually, all the participants in the trade fair arrived.
At this moment, an old man, accompanied by a voluptuous woman, slowly walked out.
Upon seeing the old man, Prince Yi and the Grand Preceptor of the Lightning Divine Kingdom rose to pay their respects. The old man chuckled and said, "Since everyone is here, let's begin. As per tradition, this trade fair will be personally presided over by this old man."
The old man's master was the true initiator of the Tiannan Peak Summit. It is said that the earliest Tiannan Peak Summit was organized by the old man's master. Later, the old man inherited his master's mantle and continued the Tiannan Peak Summit.
The old man's surname was Mu, and people called him Elder Mu. He did not belong to any force in the Tiannan Great World; he was just a hermit.
Although Elder Mu was unaffiliated with any sect or faction, he possessed immense strength and enjoyed extremely high prestige in the Tiannan Great World. Even figures like Prince Yi held him in high esteem.
"Friends, you all come from the Tiannan Great World and the surrounding worlds. It is my honor to be here at the Tiannan Peak Summit. Although I was one of the initiators of the Tiannan Peak Summit back then, following my master, the Tiannan Peak Summit's development to this point has little to do with me in terms of preparation and organization."
"Most of us martial artists spend our time in seclusion cultivating. It is a rare opportunity for us to gather together at the Tiannan Peak Summit, to learn from each other, and to discuss martial arts and philosophy. Although I am no longer organizing the Tiannan Peak Summit, as its initiator, I still hope that everyone will abide by the summit's rules. If anyone breaks the rules, I will take a hard line."
Elder Mu said with a smile. After he finished speaking, many martial artists immediately echoed his words. Although the various forces present had their own conflicts, they were still on the surface to be friendly.
"Well then, let's begin. I'll start by sharing a few trinkets I stumbled upon during my travels through the Ruins a few years ago. They're not particularly valuable, but if they fall into the hands of someone who needs them, they'll be quite nice. Please take a look."
As Elder Mu spoke, the woman behind him took out three jade boxes from her Space Ring, opened them one by one, and revealed the Divine Treasure inside.
They were a vibrant green demon core, a fruit that looked as clear as jade, and a demon bone about a foot long.
"I won't go into details about the item; those of you with discerning eyes will naturally recognize it. It's nothing extraordinary; you can exchange it for spirit jade or other items."
Yi Yun glanced at the three treasures and remained silent.
"What are all these things?" Jingyue Sha couldn't help but ask, standing next to Yi Yun.
"The demon core of the Green-Eyed Blue Flower Snake- Flowered Serpent, the fruit of the Dark Jade Flower, and the finger bone of the Earth Demon Ape. Among them, the demon core and finger bone were taken from the Green-Eyed Blue Flower Snake and the Earth Demon Ape before they reached their full maturity stage. Only the Dark Jade Flower is in its fully mature stage and is the most valuable of the three."
Yi Yun calmly explained the origins of the three items. This introduction made both the Lord of Pure Moon Island and Ren Yunzong skip a beat. They were both well-informed and could identify what the three items were, but they were definitely not as quick as Yi Yun, who also determined their age.
Guang Yi Yun's insight is truly remarkable.
"Is it very precious?" Jingyue Sha asked again.
"Not necessarily!" Yi Yun shook his head. These things were already precious enough for ordinary martial artists, but with Yi Yun's experience of seeing Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, he didn't think much of them.
In fact, Yi Yun knew that, as is customary at trade fairs, the more valuable the treasures were brought out later, and the first item brought out would definitely not be as valuable as the later ones.
Yi Yun glanced at Elder Mu and saw a glint in the old man's eyes. With a calm and composed expression, he suddenly felt that the old man probably had something big to offer later, and these three items were just appetizers.