The Core Area of the Immortal-Burying Abyss.
Half a mountainside had been hollowed out just to make room for the enormous stone chamber.
Zhou Xuan stood in the center of the chamber, holding the massive metal Purifier in one hand, and slammed it onto the ground.
The dull impact echoed through the chamber, shaking loose stones from the ceiling.
The Purifier gleamed with a metallic luster. Intricate formation patterns flickered across its casing, radiating a formidable aura that did not belong to the laws of Central Province.
Zhou Xuan walked to the front of the Purifier, pulled over a broad stone chair, and sat down.
He raised a hand and snapped his fingers.
Old Ancestor Xuanming, Old Ancestor Cangwu, Emperor Jiang Wu, and the Origin Return Alliance Leader immediately entered the chamber.
The four took their places in order, their attitudes respectful.
"The sheep pen is built, and the rules are set." Zhou Xuan leaned against the backrest, tapping his fingers on the armrest. "Next comes shearing the wool. Tell me, how do you plan to manage this operation?"
Old Ancestor Xuanming was the first to jump forward.
Holding a thick Ledger, he approached Zhou Xuan with a face full of smiles, looking just like a bookkeeper eager to claim credit.
"Token Master, I drew up the detailed contribution point rules overnight!"
Old Ancestor Xuanming opened the Ledger, pointed to its densely packed entries, and offered it up as though presenting a treasure.
"Look, external liaison is what I do best. Which of those old fellows from the Seventy-Two Immortal Veins don't I know? I'll handle dealings with them and guarantee we drive the price of Scrap down to the absolute minimum!"
The more he spoke, the more excited he became, spittle flying as both hands gestured in the air.