Forcing the Issue

The sky was bright.

Qingyang Mountain is not tall, but fortunately, its mountain range is majestic, and there are immortals of the Earth Immortal path cultivating here, nurturing the spiritual energy of the earth's veins, which makes it appear full of spiritual vitality.

At the summit of the mountain range, palaces and pavilions are piled up, with white jade and blue stone steps. The spiritual energy gushing from five spiritual springs turns into rolling spiritual mist, making this place seem like Grotto-heaven blessed land.

As the headquarters of the Primordial General Chamber of Commerce, the Myriad Treasures Pavilion on Qingyang Mountain rises high into the sky, surrounded by clouds and mist. In ordinary times, the Grand Void here is already full of cultivators coming and going.

However, today is the day of the Primordial General Chamber of Commerce of Commerce's Dharma assembly.

This place, however, is much quieter.

Only streaks of mysterious light silently descended from the Grand Void.

These cultivators arrived, some riding white cranes, some riding blue oxen, some wielding immortal swords, and some simply walking. All of them had serious expressions and rarely smiled.

They were all important figures in their respective chambers of commerce, with even the lowest-ranking among them possessing the cultivation level of the True One Realm.

These cultivators entered the pavilion and, Jieyin by the merchants' disciples, found futons, then sat down and closed their eyes to rest.

On the surface, everything appears calm, but beneath the surface, a storm is brewing.

Those cultivators close to the Wuyi Mountain Dao Lineage naturally frowned slightly, feeling nervous. They had been navigating the business world for many years, and regardless of other factors, each of them was an expert in grasping the situation.

'Those three came with great force; I wonder if the officials of Wuyi Mountain can stabilize the situation.'

'If the situation turns bad...'

"So be it. I come from a humble rural family, and my current situation is largely due to the support of several esteemed individuals. Even if the situation were to collapse, it would only amount to my life."

Some cultivators, upholding the righteous path, reciprocated with sincerity.

Other cultivators sneered inwardly, watching the towering building crumble today. Some even had greed in their eyes, silently calculating their share and the benefits they could seize.

Undercurrents were surging, and tensions were palpable. Some neutral Marketplace makers exchanged bitter glances.

They have no powerful backing; their success today is entirely due to their own capable actions.

The Chamber of Commerce is doing very well now, and they are the only ones who are least willing to cause trouble.

'But we are powerless and our voices carry little weight, what can we do?'

But in other words, it doesn't matter who's sitting up there.

They all need people who can do the work.

Their status will not be affected.

So they simply turned a blind eye and pretended not to know about the shady dealings going on underneath.

Clang!

Clang!

Clang!

While everyone had their own thoughts...

The deep, resonant sound of the bronze bell echoed throughout Qingyang Mountain.

Ripples spread through the void.

Before long, several Grand Unity Great Sages from the Wuyi Mountain Dao Lineage, led by Wu Zhiqi, appeared on the futon on the high platform.

Wu Zhiqi's golden eyes were like the sun, seemingly able to see through the darkness in people's hearts.

He looked around, and those with guilty consciences lowered their heads, not daring to meet his gaze.

Wu Zhiqi scoffed inwardly.

He nodded slightly only after confirming and noting the last person's identity.

He gestured to Guizhenzi, indicating that they could begin.

"Now that everyone is here, let's begin..."

Guizhenzi hadn't finished speaking.

A hearty laugh echoed from the void:

"Don't rush, don't rush!"

"Guizhenzi, please don't be anxious."

"How can this gathering begin when my three brothers have not yet arrived!"

Phew!

With a cry.

In the Grand Void, an Azure Sky Giant Peng, as large as a mountain, flapped its wings, stirring up the clouds and mist, as if it could carry the stars.

Above the Giant Peng in the Azure Sky, Lord Qingcheng, dressed in a green robe, Lord Hanhai, dressed in a black robe, and Lord Baihui, dressed in white, all held Ruyi and wore smiles.

The three beings dismounted from Qingpeng and went straight into the pavilion, where they gracefully sat down amidst the respectful, indifferent, or hostile gazes of the crowd.

Fellow Daoists

"The purpose of this chamber of commerce meeting is to lay the foundation for our Acquired Merchant Dao and to promote the development of overseas Marketplace."

"But before this meeting officially begins, I have something I must say."

Lord Qingcheng Ruyi his Ruyi scepter, scattering a shower of moonlight across the ground.

He was handsome, with a dignified air like a gentleman in the woods, but his words were sharp and incisive.

"In our cultivation, we learn from those who reach the highest level; traversing the Primordial World, we are judged by strength and compared by supernatural abilities."

"Our Primordial World Merchant Guild is spread throughout the entire universe, and is currently enjoying a prosperous and flourishing era."

"At this time of pioneering, only those with great supernatural powers and boundless magic can lead us to contend with other races in this Primordial World and seek profits for the Acquired Merchant Dao."

"And now..."

Lord Hanhai's expression turned cold, and he continued:

"Although Guizhenzi is also Grand Unity Great Sage, he can barely be considered a pillar of the mainstream."

"But that's far from enough to become the leader of this power."

"It is not in our best interest, and it also hinders the development of my Acquired Merchant Dao."

"In my opinion, you would be better suited to be a deputy."

Lord Baihui sighed softly, and said apologetically to the Human Dao the Wuyi Mountain Dao Lineage:

"It is not that we covet a high position in the Chamber of Commerce."

"That's simply the way things are."

"Without a powerful figure to lead the chamber of commerce, this excellent situation could be ruined."

"As far as I know, the Wuyi Mountain Dao Lineage has a long-standing feud with the Four Seas Dragon Clan."

"Now that our chamber of commerce wants to expand from domestic to overseas markets, it is no longer appropriate for our fellow Daoists from Wuyi Mountain to occupy high positions."

These three were all seasoned veterans. Their chanting, recitation, sitting, and fighting were all imbued with a sense of righteous indignation, as if the people of the Wuyi Mountain Dao Lineage occupying high positions in the Chamber of Commerce had committed some heinous crime.

But they don't even consider who established the Acquired Merchant Dao and who founded the Chamber of Commerce.

No matter how grand the excuses may be, they cannot change the fact that it is essentially robbery.

"What you say makes perfect sense, fellow Daoist."

"According to what you've said, who is suitable to take the position of president of the chamber of commerce?"

Guizhenzi's expression was indifferent, and he gave a light sneer:

"Could it be that you two are brothers?"

He had barely finished speaking when...

Below, a pot-bellied cultivator fawned over him:

"Why not?"

"The three great saints are highly respected for their virtue, and are also highly skilled and possess great supernatural powers."

"If I could become the head of the Chamber of Commerce and use this fortune as an opportunity to step into the Dao Lord realm, it would be a great blessing for our Chamber of Commerce."

The appearance of this monk seemed to be a signal.

Before long, two-thirds of the guests present stood up and echoed the sentiment.

The three Lord Qingcheng brothers exchanged a glance and nodded slightly.

"Since you fellow Daoists are so kind as to offer your assistance..."

"My two brothers and I will not refuse."

"I'll take this assignment and call it a day."

Having said that, their faces turned cold, and a murderous glint flashed in their eyes as they threatened:

"If the fellow Daoists of Wuyi Mountain are attached to their positions and unwilling to step down..."

"Then don't blame us for being heartless."

"Ha ha!"

Guizhenzi laughed heartily, pointed at the three Lord Qingcheng brothers, and said to Wu Zhiqi with a smile:

"Young Master"

"The wicked within the chamber of commerce have already revealed themselves."

"These three are in the same group."

He then pointed to the cultivators who had stood up to defend Lord Qingcheng and the others, and said:

"This is another wave of people."

Upon hearing this, Wu Zhiqi chuckled, his golden eyes filled with savagery and murderous intent.

Ignoring the sudden change in expression on Lord Qingcheng's and the others' faces, he abruptly stood up and bowed towards the Grand Void:

"Your Excellencies from Phoenix Perch Mountain and Sun Palace are here."

"This disciple has begun his killing spree today!"

He had barely finished speaking.

Wang Pan, standing behind Guizhenzi, stepped forward, surveyed the surroundings, bowed, and said solemnly:

"By order of Ancestor Taiyuan!"

"Restore order and eliminate the three demons."

Buzz~

The void trembled, and the laws fluctuated.

A Ruyi scepter, encircled by the sun, moon, and stars, appeared in the Grand Void, Ruyi in endless divine light, with countless innate divine runes flashing.