Refining the Seven Star Gods into One

"I see that you are not only not at the Origin Aperture Stage, but you also cannot possibly possess Twelvefold Strength Value!"

Kong Yu frowned. Twelvefold Strength Value normal level was among the top geniuses in the Canglan Star Domain, and extremely rare even within the Ten-Star Alliance. How could such a figure be found everywhere?

"You agreed to double the Galactic Coin, so what? You're trying to rip us off?"

"The current situation is that you urgently need the Spirit-Nourishing Grass, but you have no other way to obtain it, while I happen to have some. Isn't it only natural for me to raise the price on the spot?" Chen Liedao.

"How could you... how could you be like this?"

Qin Bailing was indignant when she heard this unreasonable price gouging.

Kong Yu's expression remained unchanged; he simply asked, "Oh? What would it take for you to agree to the exchange?"

"How about this," Chen Lie thought for a moment and said, "I won't make things difficult for you. I can give you this Spirit-Nourishing Grass, you just need to exchange it for a spiritual Spirit Medicine that can nourish your Spirit Aperture."

However, I need you to promise me that, within your means, you will gift me any one of my chosen, treasure-level martial arts resources that I require.

If you agree, I'll give you this Spirit-Nourishing Grass.

"Give you any rare-grade resource? In how long?" Qin Bailing asked.

"It won't be long."

"But your request is too much, isn't it? A rare Martial Dao Rare Treasure is far superior to the Spirit-Nourishing Grass."

"There are some rare treasures that even thousands of Spirit-Nourishing Grass combined cannot compare to in value," Qin Bailing said.

"I've also taken a certain risk. Although you're from the Beimang Star Imperial Clan, some fallen royals are worse off than commoners. Perhaps in the future you'll be nothing and unable to provide me with treasure-level resources?"

I'm taking full responsibility for my own profits and losses. If you do well in the future, I'll consider it a profit; if you fail, I'll accept the loss.

"So don't say anything more that my demands are excessive," Chen Liedao.

Qin Bailing was speechless for a moment. How could someone with Twelvefold Strength Value, about to break through to the Divine Aperture, possibly end up being nothing?

If she could win first place in the annual competition of the Sacred Martial Imperial Clan and be favored by her grandfather, she would lack nothing. She would no longer be a pitiful little thing, but a powerful princess with a fiefdom in the Sacred Martial Dynasty.

Just as she was about to argue, Kong Yu said from the side, "Little Ling'er, say yes!"

"But... Sister Yu'er, isn't his request a bit too much?" Qin Bailing looked at Kong Yu.

Kong Yu simply said, "There's nothing I can do about going too far. Who told you to urgently need to break through to the Divine Aperture Stage?"

"Oh well!"

Qin Bailing looked at Chen Lie and said, "I agree to your request!"

Chen Lie hummed in agreement. "Good. I'm not a difficult person to talk to. Since you urgently need the Spirit-Nourishing Grass, once the deal is finalized, I'll naturally give it to you."

Qin Bailing bit her lip. This was supposed to be easy to talk to? This was clearly an outrageous demand.

Rare martial arts resources are worth tens of millions of Galactic Coin, and they are extremely scarce. Even if you have Galactic Coin, there is usually no way to buy them. They are rare in the entire Canglan Star Domain and are mostly purchased from outer star regions.

This rare and precious resource is of paramount importance even to a core member of the royal family of the Sacred Martial Dynasty.

Kong Yu's expression was slightly strange. "Then leave your name and background so we can deliver the items to you later."

"No need for that. I know where you come from, and I'll ask a friend to come and ask for it later," Chen Lie waved his hand.

"Alright, I'm afraid you won't be able to get into the Sacred Martial Dynasty's palace. Just come to the Marquis of Jingbian's residence then, and I'll vouch for you."

Kong Yu smiled knowingly.

She secretly resolved that if this person dared to send someone to demand the money, she would immediately detain the visitor, then follow the clues to find out Chen Lie's background before plotting revenge.

What kind of thing dares to make such an exorbitant demand of the Sacred Martial Imperial Clan of Beimang Star and the Border Pacifying Marquis Residence? They must have a death wish.

You said you were willing to act as a guarantor?

Chen Lie glanced at Kong Yu.

"That's right, I'm willing to vouch for it." Kong Yu nodded slightly, remaining calm.

"Alright, if she runs away, or if she can't provide me with a treasure-level resource in the future, I'll have to come looking for you," Chen Lie said.

"Alright, I am Kong Yu, Kong Clan of the Border Pacifying Marquis Residence. I am ready for you to come and demand it anytime," Kong Yu said.

"Alright, you can have this Spirit-Nourishing Grass."

"Just give me another Spirit Medicine to nourish my Spirit Aperture, and that will be enough."

After agreeing on everything, Chen Lie, Kong Yu, and Qin Bailing returned to the Trading Market hall of Canglong Star.

Kong Yu came out and said to the staff at the Trading Market, "Find me a spiritual Spirit Medicine to nourish my Spirit Aperture."

"How about the Spirit Aperture - Spirit-Accumulating Fruit? It's a 3,900-year-old Spirit Medicine with extremely potent effects, and it also has the special effect of Blood Refining Rainbow. It's priced at 16,000 Star-Origin Galactic Coins," the staff member recommended.

Chen Lie said, "As long as it nourishes the Spirit Aperture, nothing else matters."

After listening to Chen Lie's words, Kong Yu said to the staff, "Okay, that's it. I'll pay the 16,000 Galactic Coin on your behalf. Just give them the items."

"Okay!" the staff member replied.

Chen Lie also came to Zhang Liwu's side, explaining that he had already communicated with Kong Yu and Qin Bailing, essentially exchanging goods, and then directly said to Zhang Liwu, "Give them the Spirit-Nourishing Grass."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Liwu immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

He was very afraid of getting into a conflict with the people of the Beimang Star Sacred Martial Dynasty. Although Blue Star had been elected as Permanent Councilor Star of the Eastern Star Region, it was incomparable to Beimang Star.

If one can cultivate good relationships with powerful Beimang Star, even suffering some losses is worthwhile.

Marquis Jingbian is a big shot in Beimang Star, an absolute high-ranking figure who can influence the decisions of the Sacred Martial Dynasty.

Having obtained the Spirit-Nourishing Grass, Qin Bailing finally felt relieved.

At the speed of the Canglong Star Trading Market, she should be able to receive the Spirit-Nourishing Grass in two days at most, which she can use to break through to the Divine Aperture Stage.

Only by outshining her peers in the royal family's competition could she gain the emperor's attention and become the well-deserved Shaokang Commandery Princess.

At this moment, Kong Yu stepped forward and said in a gentle and refined manner, "Brother Chen, I hope you will visit the Beimang Star Border Pacifying Marquis Residence in Beimangxing soon. I will certainly keep my promise and give you a warm welcome."

Chen Lie hummed in agreement, then simply said, "I'll see how it goes!"

"Alright, be quick. Once you arrive at the Border Pacifying Marquis Residence, just give me my name, Kong Yu, and I'll be there to greet you immediately."

Seeing this, Zhang Liwu couldn't help but marvel at Chen Lie's diplomatic skills. He was able to befriend a member of the Marquis's family from Beimang Star in such a short time. No wonder Chen Lie's Outer Stars friends kept sending him packages. His diplomatic skills were truly outstanding.

Is this a case of becoming friends after a fight?

After thinking it over, Zhang Liwu came to a conclusion: just because he came from Fringe Star Domain, he couldn't feel inferior to people from giant planets. He had to be arrogant at first and then respectful. Only in this way could he appear unique and easily gain the favor of powerful Outer Stars forces.

The fact that the people of the Beimang Star's Border Pacifying Marquis Residence in Beimangxing treated Chen Lie with such kindness proves this point.

After leaving the Canglong Star Trading Market, Qin Bailing asked, puzzled, "Sister Yu'er, that person was asking for an exorbitant price, why were you so polite to him?"

"Polite..."

Kong Yu chuckled, "I wasn't just being polite; I was trying to dispel his concerns and encourage him to come to the Marquis's residence as soon as possible to claim the treasure."

"Dispel his concerns? Could it be that...?"

"That's right, if he dares to come, I can detain him immediately and teach him the consequences of his insatiable greed!" Kong Yu sneered.

"Then... are you not going to give us the promised treasure-level resources?" Qin Bailing asked.

"Give me what? Don't you know how precious a rare treasure is?"

Kong Yu said, "Some people are really short-sighted. Wouldn't it be better if they just honestly gave up the Spirit-Nourishing Grass today and got a favor from you?"

A member of the Beimang Star Imperial Clan with Twelvefold Strength Value, breaking through to the Divine Aperture Stage —your future achievements may not be inferior to Sky Moon Princess's. Once you reach the Transcending Mortality and Entering Sainthood level in martial arts, will a favor you bestow be less valuable than a priceless treasure?

But a short-sighted person won't consider the future. He's asking for an exorbitant amount from us; he's courting death. If he dares to show himself, I have a hundred ways to deal with him and make him regret it."

"This isn't a good idea..."

"Little Ling'er, as a member of the royal family, you cannot be too merciful. You must establish your own prestige. Anyone who dares to offend you should be dealt with severely immediately, otherwise anyone will dare to cause you trouble in the future," Kong Yu instructed.

"But we promised him!"

"That's not a promise, that's just a pretense to keep him on his guard. Would he dare to show his face?"

Alright, don't worry about this anymore, leave it to me!

As soon as they left the Canglong Star Trading Market, Zhang Liwu immediately praised Chen Lie.

"Chen Lie, you did a great job!"

"What's so good about it?" Chen Lie asked, somewhat puzzled.

"You've befriended the nobles of the Beimang Star. Although you sent them a valuable Spirit-Nourishing Grass, they reciprocated with a gift in return."

Judging from the attitude of the woman from the Border Pacifying Marquis Residence behind you, her warm invitation to you to Beimang Star shows that she genuinely considers you a friend.

Thinking back to the beginning, your communication skills truly impressed me!

Chen Lie looked at Zhang Liwu: "Is that what you think?"

He could see clearly that the Beimang Star person named Kong Yu was being so intimate with him, clearly trying to lure him to her door so she could retaliate against him.

Chen Lie was certain that if he actually went to their door like that, he would not have a good outcome. If he encountered a ruthless person, his life would be in danger.

It's unlikely that they'll voluntarily abide by the agreement.

"Don't feel ashamed. We're just exchanging pleasantries. It's not like we're blindly trying to curry favor with Beimang Star!"

After reassuring Chen Lie for a few moments, Zhang Liwu announced, "Alright, everyone's things have been purchased. They should be delivered in two or three days at most. If you have anything else to do, you may leave now!"

After Zhang Liwu finished speaking, the group immediately dispersed.

Chen Lie opened the Sumeru Illusion Realm Personal AI, brought up Mu Yunyao's friends list, and saw the new message Mu Yunyao had sent.

Mu Yunyao: "Okay, Mr. Chen, just contact me whenever you're done with your work."

Chen Lie replied, "I'm all done with my work. Where are you?"

Mu Yunyao's message came back instantly. "I'm at the Canglan Martial Arena, please come over..."

Soon, Chen Lie received a message.

' Mu Yunyao invites you to enter the ' Canglan Martial Arena ', do you agree...?'

Chen Lie immediately agreed.

In an instant, a bizarre and dazzling scene flashed before Chen Lie's eyes, and he soon arrived outside a grand hall in a large plaza.

"Mr. Chen Lie, you've arrived?"

Upon seeing Chen Lie arrive, Mu Yunyao immediately stepped forward and asked.

"Um!"

Chen Lie nodded to Mu Yunyao.

"Sky Moon Princess and this young lady have contacted you through me several times," Mu Yunyao said.

"Kid, I thought you'd taken something and disappeared!"

At this moment, a clear and melodious voice rang out. Chen Lie looked and saw that it was Sky Moon Princess of the Beimang Star Sacred Martial Dynasty, Qin Yingyue, walking over.

Beside Qin Yingyue was a stunningly beautiful woman dressed in white.

She is Sheng Yingluo, the daughter of the Star Seeker.

"Mr. Chen!"

Sheng Yingluo greeted Chen Lie, and Chen Lie returned the greeting with a hand gesture.

"Well, kid, we've given you everything you wanted. Now it's your turn to repay us," Qin Yingyue said.

"Yingyue!"

Sheng Yingluo shook her head at Qin Yingyue, signaling her not to interrupt, and then Chen Liedao, "Mr. Chen, I have already passed on my cultivation method to you. I wonder if you have had time to study it? Have you thought of any way to solve the problems I am facing?"

"There are two solutions; you can choose one!"

"Two methods?"

Sheng Yingluo was taken aback for a moment, then felt a surge of joy.

I never imagined that the problem that has been bothering me for over a year could actually be resolved today.

She could have broken through to the eighth-level Divine Sense Master much earlier, but she was stuck because she lacked the follow-up techniques of the ' Mengzhang Divine Refining Chapter '.

She was somewhat unwilling to switch her cultivation method.

Having cultivated the ' Mengzhang Divine Refining Chapter,' a national-level cultivation technique of the Central Galactic Empire, how could she possibly value any other cultivation method?

Therefore, his journey to the capital was repeatedly delayed, severely hindering his cultivation.

As expected of a successor of the Taia Star Province Martial Arts Academy, those who have cultivated the ' Lingguang Divine Refining Chapter ' are indeed different; they were actually able to solve her problem, and even provided two solutions at once.

"What are the two methods Mr. Chen mentioned?" Sheng Yingluo asked again.

Chen Lie glanced at Qin Yingyue and Mu Yunyao beside him, then gave Sheng Yingluo a wink.

Only then did Sheng Yingluo realize what was happening, and she quickly said, "Mr. Chen, let's find another place to discuss this in detail."

As she spoke, she flicked her sleeve and led Chen Lie to a vast, enclosed white space.

"Alright, you can talk now."

Chen Liedao, "Of the two methods I mentioned, the first one is simpler and can directly help you bypass the cultivation of the Azure Dragon Divine Image and break through to the eighth-level Divine Sense Master. It is relatively easier to operate, but you will fall into a state of Consciousness Spirit."

Secondly, I have a method that allows you to combine the Seven Star Gods of the Azure Dragon Seven Lodges into one, and use the final Star God to replace the ' Azure Dragon Divine Image ' to break through to the eighth-level Mental Power Grandmaster.

The power of these two is incomparable; the choice is yours."

"To combine the Seven Star Gods into one? There's actually such a method?" Sheng Yingluo exclaimed in surprise.

"There is a method like this in Taia Star Province. If you choose the second option, I can pass this method on to you."